Wasp season typically starts in late spring to early summer and lasts through the fall, with peak activity occurring from mid-summer to early autumn. Here’s a breakdown:
1. When does wasp season start and end?
- Start: Wasps usually become more active in late spring or early summer (around May or June). This is when the queen starts building a nest and laying eggs.
- Peak season: July to August is when most wasps are active, as nests are at their largest.
- End: Activity typically wanes in late autumn (October) when the cold sets in, and most of the colony dies off, except for new queens that will hibernate over the winter.
2. How many wasps are there?
- The number of wasps varies by species, but in general, a mature colony can have anywhere from several hundred to a few thousand workers, depending on the species and the size of the nest.
- At the peak of the season, you could have a large number of wasps in a single nest.
3. How long does the wasp season last?
- Wasp season lasts several months, typically from late spring to late fall. However, the most noticeable and active period is in the summer months.
4. Colony Life Cycle:
- In early spring, only the queen survives from the previous year’s colony, and she starts a new nest.
- As the nest grows, workers emerge, and the colony becomes busier. In late summer and fall, the queen will produce new queens and male wasps, which will leave to mate. These new queens are the only ones to survive the winter.
So, overall, wasp season runs from about May through October, with peak activity in the hotter months of summer. Does that help clarify the timeline?
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