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Stinging insects in Dallas-Fort Worth
Browse paper wasps, yellowjackets and mud daubers. Compare identifying marks, nests and precautions before attempting control.
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Paper wasps and red wasps
An eave-nesting suspect. Observe the nest from a distance and reduce sting exposure.
Yellowjackets
A hidden-nest suspect. Watch ground and wall openings without disturbing the colony.
Mud daubers
A mud-building visitor. Recognize the nest and know when leaving it alone makes sense.