Wasps about already

sean-a · Jun 27, 2016

I noticed a few wasps sniffing around the hives this weekend.
I have broken out the wasp traps.
Hopefully the wasps will be less successful this year........

Millet · Jun 27, 2016

I have seen the odd one but nothing to worry about, if anything they seem to be having a bad year around here up to now.

DaveS · Jun 27, 2016

I always get them at this time of year - they are focused on taking away the dead bodies outside the hive rather than causing trouble.

Erichalfbee · Jun 27, 2016

DaveS said:
I always get them at this time of year - they are focused on taking away the dead bodies outside the hive rather than causing trouble.

Snap
Just watched a few do just that

bpmurray · Jun 27, 2016

I had an episode of robbing and the wasps turned up to join in the fun. And a couple wandered into my shed too today. I think the traps may be coming out although it definitely is early.

Karol · Jun 28, 2016

Too early.

As mentioned it is more likely that these are hunting wasps looking for easy protein sources for their brood. That said you may have the odd nuisance sweet feeding wasp displaced from a treated nest. We are getting reports now of more wasp nest eradication particularly from the pest control industry.

At this time best just to observe. Wasps are rarely a serious problem before the end of July.

beeno · Jun 28, 2016

I notice one wasp trying to get into my Maisemore nuc, but my mini swarm saw it off. However, I think that they have been nibbling some paint off it, so I shall observe this afternoon. Oh, and a European hornet was hawking as well.

dpearce4 · Jun 28, 2016

I was at the WWT Arundel today and watched for a good five mins while a wasp went round the flowers on a plant collecting nectar, I have never seen this before so was watching with enjoyment.