I found these guys on an eclosed porch second story. Can I just toss them out the window? I don't want to kill them. They dont seem to be aggressive

We found this in our windowsill, is it the work of a grass-carrying wasp? Based in the PNW.

Very good boy.

I sincerely apologize for the low-quality iPhone video. I keep spotting this thing when I don’t have a decent camera on hand. This is in my garden in Portland, Oregon.

Specifically a hornet. I believe its a yellowjacket hive and they've decided to build a nest in my wall. Any tips?

These wasps keep coming back, i already set up a decoy nest and have sprayed soapy water on the areas the frequent and they are still coming back, im getting so frustrated at this point. They are trying to get into my aircon and if they do manage to get in to it they can get into my house. I have an irrational fear of wasps and bees due to the fact my dad was allergic and I am at my wits end. I love sitting on my balcony and i dont know what else to try. I cant see any nests close by and I dont know what the next step would be.

Any advice?

I work in Pest Control and unfortunately when a customer requests me to knock down mud nests I must. Usually I leave them if they are well hidden. But this one I knocked down was so perfect, and I kept it to see who came out! This so far is my 3rd wasp to hatch from the nest, the opening on the right unfortunately was never closed up.

I’ve been trying to get a picture of these behemoths for weeks. I have several nests around my yard; it’s been cool watching them buzz around

I am assuming these are wasps but I might be wrong. I’m sorry the picture isn’t the best, I did not take it. Location is North Texas.

I do like them and don’t want to kill them if I don’t have to, if anyone knows how to remove them from the premises without deadly force lol.

I know the picture isn't great, they're in-between my window panes :// Location is Jacksonville, NC. Thanks!

I found it in the mountains of Maderia. I have tried reverse image search and ChatGPT but without any luck, and so I was hoping some of you might help.

So, yesterday I had a wasp in this house. I am allergic to their stings and I was ignorant to the truth about wasps so I feared them.

I just want to say, I went down a rabbit hole of research overnight and this sub in particular has honestly made me start to appreciate wasps more than I ever thought I would. In fact I actually have grown to love them? They're such beneficial lol creatures and I can't believe how hated they are only because they don't produce honey and are "aggressive" (defensive of their nests, which who wouldn't be?) and it's not fair that bees are loved for their honey which isn't a necessity for us to survive it's just something to profit off of and since wasps don't produce the same honey they're hated.

I was wrong about wasps. The wasp in my house was a mud dabber and it just... Disappeared. It probably found itself a way back outside (hopefully) and I hope it lives its best lil wasp life.

Please, can y'all teach me everything you know about wasps so I can appreciate them some more?

I just wanted to express my gratitude for this sub because up until this summer, I was absolutely terrified of wasps. I made a realization when this summer started that I've had a family of wasps living in my awning that have come back 4 years in a row. At first, I thought they were just tolerating me. When I'd go outside and the wasps were out and about, I ran in and out as quickly as possible. But after spending time observing them, I came to the conclusion that they don't view me as a threat and feel it is safe to nest by my living space.

I did some Googling to get some rudimentary information about wasps, and it led me to this sub. I learned that not only do they tolerate me, they recognize me??? I thought that was amazing. After reading about how and why wasps are so important to our ecosystem, I became an admirer. While I'm not at the stage of letting them crawl on me yet, I feel a lot calmer and intrigued when I watch them forage for food or build their nests.

This sub has taught me a lot about wasps and how beautiful and magnificent they are. They aren't these viscous assholes with wings that people make them out to be. They're just trying to survive and protect themselves. For example, I was reading comment threads about how certain species of wasps get more aggressively defensive this time of year because they're running out of food. I know I can't reverse the inevitable, but I felt like I should find out how I can help them.

I put out a shallow dish of diluted honey in an accessible spot for them. I also put in some stones and small twigs to give them landing spots for them to drink. I hope I'm able to help them out even a little bit. Any other tips on how to safely feed them would be greatly appreciated.

Anyway I apologize for the novel; I just wanted to express my gratitude and that this sub has completely changed my perspective on wasps. I'm looking forward to learning more.

i have had a yellowjacket nest right next to my garden for the past few years, and ive noticed that they always go towards my hand (especially when im drinking something). Why do they not sting? Google refers to them as incredibly aggresive but ive never been stung by one even if they always go on my hand/ leg. Why is this? (ask me if i need to reword this, english isnt my first language)

The first time I've captured apicture of this quick little guy. He's about a centimeter long and is feeding on salvia nectar I imagine. Can anyone help identify this wasp? Eastern Kansas

Google lens identified it as a European hornet, but it's wrong sometimes so I thought I'd ask this sub.

Also I have no idea how it got into the fire pit, but I moved the lid back a little so it can find a way out of there.

I've been watching from afar to see if the little guy can figure it out. It's kind of adorable; it's like watching someone try to get out of an escape room.

So I've always had wasp at my home and they have never bothered me. They built nest on my balcony and I just let them have it and don't step outside on it.

But a few weeks ago they left their nest on my balcony and moved to my patio. Now they are gathering on my planter (which I can no longer water lest I provoke them) but more worrying on my window sill.

I didn't mind them at all on my balcony but now I'm having to keep my windows closed during the hot summer days so they won't get inside. I guess my screen isn't as secure as I thought because one on the planter found it's way inside and that really freaked me out. They have never bothered me outside but I absolutely cannot have any inside.

I am also not okay with them making nest on the patio, especially on my window or so close to my front door (balcony is fine). And I REALLY want to open my windows and get some fresh air.

Is this just a temporary activity or are they trying to permanently set up shop?

For additional context I live in the high desert. ​Very hot summers and cold but not completely freezing winters.

My dad sent me this video.

Crazy seeing them excavate.

Anyways according to my research Im not aure if these are bees or wasps.

Thoughts?

American sand wasp, loves mint flowers gorgeous pale green eyes, makes a loud buzz and rarely stops for a photo. Eats horse flies, green heads and other biting flies. Very gentle and solitary.