Evidence Centre
Common wasp evidence
Vespula vulgaris
Photographs of the signs that common wasps leave behind, each labelled with what it may indicate. Compare what you have found at your property against these references.
Entry pointsNest entry behind a soffit
Wasps entering a nest behind a soffit — the most common domestic nest location.
What this may indicate: An active nest inside the roof structure. Steady two-way traffic means the nest is established.
- Area
- External / structure
- Stage
- Inspection
Educational Reference ImageRelated treatment
Nesting materialEstablished loft nest
A papery nest built against loft timbers, constructed from chewed wood fibre.
What this may indicate: A mature colony. Nest size gives a reasonable guide to colony numbers and risk during treatment.
- Area
- Loft / roof void
- Stage
- Inspection
Educational Reference ImageRelated treatment