The other night, one of our neighbours knocked on the door, asking for some milk. "You've got a wasp nest outside your door", she remarked. I went outside, and above the lintel to our front door and to one side was a peculiar looking thing, attached to the ceiling.
Later on, I took some pictures and uploaded them to my friendly AI, CoPilot, for analysis. This is the response:
Thanks for sharing both images — they’re very clear and helpful. What you’ve got there is a mud dauber wasp nest.
🐝 What is a Mud Dauber Nest?
Mud daubers are solitary wasps that build nests out of mud, typically in sheltered spots like eaves, corners, or ceilings. The nest in your photos:
- Is made of cylindrical mud tubes, each housing a single egg.
- Has dark openings, which suggest that some adult wasps have already emerged.
- Is not aggressive in appearance — mud daubers are generally non-aggressive and rarely sting unless provoked.
🧼 Should You Remove It?
If the nest is inactive (i.e., no wasps flying in or out), you can safely remove it:
- Wear gloves and scrape it off with a flat tool.
- Clean the area with soap and water to remove scent trails.
- Consider sealing cracks or gaps nearby to prevent future nesting.
If it’s active, it’s best to wait until winter or contact a pest control professional.
Fortunately it's not active and I've never seen any wasps flying in or out. One can see in the right hand picture holes through which wasps have emerged in the past. A firm push by my wife with a broom handle dislodged the nest which I caught in a bucket. Indeed, it seems to be made of mud.
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