Bravo! That was extremely well filmed, edited, and narrated. Did you ever consider editing this together and airing it on your local public access channel? I know here in Maine, there is a very active public access station, and they are always looking for new and interesting material from local folks. Or - perhaps at least donate a copy to some of the local schools? What a neat Science class that would be! Thanks for sharing!!!
@Altairezio11 I'm not a biologist but I would guess probably that the decaying body could introduce disease to the colony. Perhaps dead wasp bodies in the hive could present obstacles as well that could cause other wasps to get stuck.
That sick wasp was actually a male (note longer antennae and smaller jaws). Wonder what was wrong with him? they seemed to be able to tell right away that he was dieing
Since this nest made it to maturity, it produced new queens. This was in 08? Keep a lookout for daughter queens returning to found a new nest next to the old one (old ones are not re-used, but queens born at the nest sometimes return to start a new on at the same location)
This was really good! I just caught one of these in my house today. I made a point to get it alive. Took some pictures for later identification and released it back outside. How big would you say the queen was? This one was pretty big. We live in NW Ohio and the trees are just now blooming. I will most certainly be on the lookout for the nest! Thanks for taking the time to film this!
=] yea like over here in modesto california are air quality is bad and we dont get to see much of mother natures beautys we see alot of smog if you know what i mean haha
Bravo! That was extremely well filmed, edited, and narrated. Did you ever consider editing this together and airing it on your local public access channel? I know here in Maine, there is a very active public access station, and they are always looking for new and interesting material from local folks. Or - perhaps at least donate a copy to some of the local schools? What a neat Science class that would be! Thanks for sharing!!!
megyerdon 4 months ago in playlist More videos from berk6412
very very nice,thank you
summerfunrides 6 months ago
How could a dead wasp endanger the colony?
Altairezio11 1 year ago
@Altairezio11 I'm not a biologist but I would guess probably that the decaying body could introduce disease to the colony. Perhaps dead wasp bodies in the hive could present obstacles as well that could cause other wasps to get stuck.
mistasopz 1 year ago
@mistasopz thanks 4 explaining
Altairezio11 1 year ago
@Altairezio11 keep a corpse in your living room for 5 months..post results
johnqpublic912 1 year ago
@johnqpublic912 i wouldnt do that!
Altairezio11 1 year ago
Very interesting and entertaining video.
Locrum 1 year ago
burn down the nest after they leave
30GB 2 years ago
Nice finish up
That sick wasp was actually a male (note longer antennae and smaller jaws). Wonder what was wrong with him? they seemed to be able to tell right away that he was dieing
Since this nest made it to maturity, it produced new queens. This was in 08? Keep a lookout for daughter queens returning to found a new nest next to the old one (old ones are not re-used, but queens born at the nest sometimes return to start a new on at the same location)
maculifrons 2 years ago
did you guys take the nest down or is it still there as a trophy to your guests (we got a hornet nest) it is cool none the less and i did learn alot
crapper1 2 years ago
No, we couldn't save it. It was stuck in many places to the window. We're looking for new activity, but nothing so far.
berk6412 2 years ago
This was really good! I just caught one of these in my house today. I made a point to get it alive. Took some pictures for later identification and released it back outside. How big would you say the queen was? This one was pretty big. We live in NW Ohio and the trees are just now blooming. I will most certainly be on the lookout for the nest! Thanks for taking the time to film this!
kingslight2000 2 years ago
=] yea like over here in modesto california are air quality is bad and we dont get to see much of mother natures beautys we see alot of smog if you know what i mean haha
kYMHUUDINH209 2 years ago
whoa!!!! that was SO COOL!!!!!!!! THANK YOU =] do you think they will ever return?
kYMHUUDINH209 2 years ago
We are checking our windows every day. It's been cool here in SE Michigan, so we'll just keep watching. Glad you liked the videos! Berk6412
berk6412 2 years ago
awesome footage indeed =)
makes me wonder why humans dont use a same type of clean-up in our society...or...why dont insects use a more...presserving way in theirs.
SamuraiHonor 2 years ago
Very interesting video!
Madrisere 2 years ago
Great work, Dad! This was interesting to watch - amazing that you had all this footage to show us. Thanks for all your hard work. Love, Ing
fooskid11 3 years ago