Tennessee Wasp Control Services

Types of Wasps in Middle Tennessee

Our part of Tennessee is home to several wasp species, each with distinct characteristics and nesting habits. Knowing what you're dealing with helps you understand the level of concern and the best approach to removal. 

Our customers commonly encounter:

• Paper wasps. These slender wasps with long legs build distinctive umbrella-shaped nests from paper-like material. You'll often find their open-comb nests hanging from eaves, porch ceilings, or tree branches. They're typically brown with yellow or reddish markings and are less aggressive than other species unless their nest is directly threatened.
• Yellow jackets. Recognizable by their bright yellow and black banded pattern, yellow jackets are notably more aggressive, especially in late summer. They build enclosed nests in ground cavities, wall voids, or dense vegetation, making them harder to spot until you're uncomfortably close. Their ability to sting multiple times makes them particularly concerning around children and pets.
• Bald-faced hornets. Despite their name, these are actually large wasps with distinctive white and black coloring. They construct large, football-shaped paper nests high in trees or attached to building exteriors. These colonies can grow quite large and become highly defensive of their territory, especially when disturbed.
• Mud daubers. These solitary wasps are less aggressive and build distinctive tube-shaped mud nests on walls, under eaves, and in sheltered corners. While they're beneficial predators of spiders, their nests can be unsightly, and their presence may still cause concern for families with young children.

Understanding which species has taken up residence around your home helps our technicians develop the most effective removal strategy for your situation.