The Wall Buzz: Soffit & Wall-Voids—Paper Wasps, Yellowjackets, and Solitary Nesters

When you hear that steady buzz in the eaves or feel activity behind a wall, it’s unnerving—but not always dangerous. In this episode Mikey and Dana walk through a field case where homeowners reported a persistent buzzing over a laundry room and a stained soffit. We identify the usual suspects—paper wasps, yellowjackets and solitary wasps—covering quick ID clues, typical nesting choices (soffits, gaps, joint voids), and the real reasons they move in: shelter, sheltered flight lines and nearby protein or sugar sources. You’ll get a practical IPM playbook focused on inspection, exclusion and habitat reduction, plus a short XTERMIGATOR DIY Report of safe, non-chemical steps listeners can do today. We close with clear red flags for when to call a licensed pro and a rapid myth-buster about DIY nest removal.