The Common Wasp Image Copyright - Aventis Environmental Science 1964. Reproduced with kind permission of Aventis Environmental Science. All of the winged forms of this order have 4 transparent membranous wings. Many are social insects and all follow a complete metamorphosis life - cycle. Biology Control Follow a complete metamorphosis life -cycle with distinct egg, larval, pupal and adult stages of development.
Social insects tend to have highly complex behaviour.
As with all social insect pests, control of individuals is unlikely to be successful. The reproductive castes must be controlled in order to control the colony. The nest should be located, and treated with residual sprays, dusts or aerosols where appropriate. Where possible, treatment should be avoided as wasps are sometimes beneficial.