Wasps of Washington
The pages connected to Wasps of Washington are still under contruction, but feel free to look at what we've got so far
What is it?
Wasps of Washington is desigened to give eclusive data about wasp taxonamy and behavior speficifc to WA. For genreal infromation on a spefic wasp, a link to iNatrualist is provided with every species page. This Platform is also a catalyst to forming the first ever Washtington Wasp Atlas.
How to use it?
The platform is mainly divided up into Genus and speices. But occasionally, it is divided into more groups. Common and Scientific names are used. Also with each species page, some taxanomic keys will be available so you can determine what species you want to identify.
Semi-Social Wasps - Organized individuals working together
Paper Wasps, Hover Wasps, and a number of other select species.
Solitary Wasps - Self sufficient and does not need cooperation
Solitary Wasps, which includes a lot. Mud Daubers, Spider Wasps, Pollen Wasps, Potter Wasps, Horntails etc.
Files
Available for Download
Yellow Jacket Trapping Strategies
An article to help you understand trapping and baiting through research done in California.
Simple Fact Sheet
Fact sheet for schools to help with control
Wasp and Bee Management - A Common-Sense Approach
Written by Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann New York State IPM Program Cornell Universit
Trapping and Biology of Yellow Jackets and Paper Wasps
A Simplified way to understand wasps and how to trap them