Enormous ‘Alien-Like’ Wasp Nest, Equivalent to a ’70-Inch TV,’ Found by Homeowner in Bathroom.
The pest eradicator said the nest in the abandoned home (pictured) harboured ‘thousands upon thousands’ of wasp over the months
‘The wasps are attracted to the carbon dioxide in your breath, which they register as a threat, and they attack,’ he told news.com.au.
He said the nest had been growing since at least September, 2021 when it had been discovered resembling a basketball.
Mr Armel added it was a home to ‘thousands upon thousands’ of the insects over the months.
The huge size and its warmer location indoors meant it was a multi-seasonal nest that could have harbored a continual population expansion.
The insects were able to stay warm inside so the queens likely hibernated within the nest.
‘That means they could start laying and hatching new eggs immediately come spring, so we’re talking an absolutely huge population with absolutely no break in how much it can expand.’
‘The wasps are attracted to the carbon dioxide in your breath, which they register as a threat, and they attack,’ he told news.com.au.
He said the nest had been growing since at least September, 2021 when it had been discovered resembling a basketball.
Mr Armel added it was a home to ‘thousands upon thousands’ of the insects over the months.
The huge size and its warmer location indoors meant it was a multi-seasonal nest that could have harbored a continual population expansion.
The insects were able to stay warm inside so the queens likely hibernated within the nest.
‘That means they could start laying and hatching new eggs immediately come spring, so we’re talking an absolutely huge population with absolutely no break in how much it can expand.’
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14 March 2024
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