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Where do wasps go in the winter?

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During autumn the bulk of a wasp colony dies off, generally leaving only the young mated queens alive. It is during this time these queens leave the nest and find a suitable place to hibernate for the winter months.

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Wasp heaven. They all die in the winter except for the queen who hibernates and starts laying again in spring.

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