Hello.
We have a paper wasp nest on our front door. When it first started, we were able to go in and out without a problem...we'd open and close the door softly and the wasps remained on the nest...no problem. This morning, the number of workers suddenly swelled to 10 and when I went out, a wasp flew onto my glasses. I brushed it off and was not stung BUT I felt this behaviour was a little more aggressive than it has been. We have decided to stop using the front door for awhile. I understand that at "the end of the season" the nest is generally abandonned. The queen dies and the males and new queens leave to overwinter and to start their own nests next summer. Could someone tell me what "the end of the season" is in terms of dates. Is this Sept or are we talking when the temps drop...I know it can differ based on location...I am currently in the western NC Mtns. Probably most people would destroy the nest but we try to accomodate
