Mud Daubers

Identification

• Wide variety in size and coloring

• Most have a thread-like waist

Environment

• Build mud nests in protected areas around structures

• Can be found almost anywhere

Threats

• Nests can be unsightly

• Nests can leave stains on the surfaces they are attached to

• Highly unlikely to sting, but stings may be life threatening to sensitive individuals

Treatment

• Not particularly necessary, they are enormously beneficial for controlling other arthropod populations

• If control is needed, the adult will be killed outside of the nest and the nest removed to prevent infestation by another species of wasp or a secondary infestation by other insects