Recent research suggests planting native trees might help reduce was numbers, in certain circumstances. JOANNA GRIFFITHS/FAIRFAX NZ Vespula wasps like this one had a long list of preferences, while paper wasps appeared to be more simply attracted to open, sunny areas. STUFF Here's a handy DIY guide on how to get rid of paper wasps around your home. ALDEN WILLIAMS/FAIRFAX NZ Vespula wasps may not like the shade trees cast, but they find honeydew, produced by insects living in beech trees, too good to resist. Re-planting with native trees is an obvious strategy to enhance habitat for native species.

Source: Stuff February 11, 2020 16:07 UTC