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While getting quotes to cut down a weak or dead hickory tree I observed a lot a wasps up and down the tree. Are these just preparing for the winter or is there a nest in the tree? It was in the mid 70's at this time. They looked like red wasp, but my wife said they were yellow. The tree is scheduled to be cut down next week when the temperatures will be about the mid 50's for the highs.
Sounds like possibly Yellow Jackets-hornets. Better tell the tree cutter to come prepared with spray. They may be nesting inside the tree if hollow, or in the ground nearby. I had about 25 stings from a nest in the ground. They don't back off easily. I am not allergic, but they got me fairly easily and stayed with me a long distance from the nest.
I don't think they are yellow jackets which are smaller. These look like red wasp. Regardless I will mention it to the tree cutter. I also have two brand new cans of wasp spray. I never noticed these until the last few weeks when the temperatures started dropping.
........ The tree is scheduled to be cut down next week when the temperatures will be about the mid 50's for the highs.
Mid-50's isn't cold enough yet for all wasps to become incapacitated and go completely dormant. On the chance that there's an active wasp nest in the tree then the tree cutter definitely needs to be informed in advance so he will come prepared with the right equipment. You could ask the tree-cutter if he will want to re-schedule his appointment to come cut it in another 4 - 6 weeks instead when it should be colder than mid-50's.
If it was me I would re-schedule the appointment for later when it's much colder and the wasps are definitely dormant. Especially if the tree man is contracted to cut up, handle and haul away all the cut wood.
Mid-50's isn't cold enough yet for all wasps to become incapacitated and go completely dormant. On the chance that there's an active wasp nest in the tree then the tree cutter definitely needs to be informed in advance so he will come prepared with the right equipment. You could ask the tree-cutter if he will want to re-schedule his appointment to come cut it in another 4 - 6 weeks instead when it should be colder than mid-50's.
If it was me I would re-schedule the appointment for later when it's much colder and the wasps are definitely dormant. Especially if the tree man is contracted to cut up, handle and haul away all the cut wood.
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I do plan on telling them about the wasps and giving them the option of when to cut the tree down.
I see wasps hitting on the leaves of my tree in the front yard every year this time. My idea is that they are preparing for winter. They don't seem to be bothering me or anyone else. Just doing what they are hardwired to do.
Check to see who's responsible for ridding the tree for the wasps. The contractor may not want to do the work until it's safe to do so. As the owner you're responsible unless the contractor agrees to do it himself. If he agrees it clears you of any liabilities.
Don't know if your leaves are still on trees or not in Arkansas but here, if the tree is taken down after all the leaves fall, it's less expensive because it makes the job and clean up much easier.
Don't know if your leaves are still on trees or not in Arkansas but here, if the tree is taken down after all the leaves fall, it's less expensive because it makes the job and clean up much easier.
The leaves have been dead for a month or. The wind is now blowing them off.
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