08-18-2013, 02:08 PM
Hi everyone,
Due to personal experience, I can say without hesitation that any wasp/hornet/flying insect that stings will attack, even if you don't intentionally provoke it. That includes mud daubers. Just standing within the vicinity of the nest and watching it can trigger retaliation.
The idea of "just leave'im alone" sometimes works for a while, especially for a small nest and/or insects that are less aggressive, but at some point, the buggers will become a problem. Not necessarily to you, if you know it's there and take appropriate action. But, why put other people at risk, i.e. postal carrier, visitor, etc? Pretty foolish, in my opinion.
Robert
Due to personal experience, I can say without hesitation that any wasp/hornet/flying insect that stings will attack, even if you don't intentionally provoke it. That includes mud daubers. Just standing within the vicinity of the nest and watching it can trigger retaliation.
The idea of "just leave'im alone" sometimes works for a while, especially for a small nest and/or insects that are less aggressive, but at some point, the buggers will become a problem. Not necessarily to you, if you know it's there and take appropriate action. But, why put other people at risk, i.e. postal carrier, visitor, etc? Pretty foolish, in my opinion.
Robert