Grace Valley Pest Control

Hidden just under the front deck… and packed with yellow jackets. 🐝

Aerial nests like this can stay unnoticed until the colony gets large and defensive. One vibration from the deck, lawn equipment nearby, or someone walking too close can turn into a bad day fast.

This one was safely removed before anyone got stung.

If you’re seeing increased yellow jacket activity around your home, especially near decks, soffits, shrubs, or play areas, it’s worth having it checked sooner rather than later.

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Wasp mimicry is one of nature’s most incredible adaptations.

This Typocerus zebra looks remarkably similar to a yellowjacket at first glance, but it’s actually a completely harmless longhorned beetle. The black-and-yellow coloration is thought to help protect it by convincing predators it might sting.

I got to use this find as a chance to talk with my daughter about mimicry, defensive adaptations, and how insects evolve to survive. One of those small moments that reminds me why I love entomology. 🪲🐝

Ever seen THIS before? 👀

An active paper wasp nest… with earwigs hiding inside.

Sounds crazy, but it’s actually a perfect example of how opportunistic pests can be.

Earwigs aren’t teaming up with wasps—they’re taking advantage:
• Sneaking in at night 🌙
• Feeding on scraps and debris
• Using the nest as a protected hiding spot

Even a well-defended paper wasp colony can have weak points.

In pest control, it’s rarely just one issue—it’s an ecosystem.

This week? Termites.
Today? Wasps vs. earwigs.

You never know what you’ll find sometimes!