Do Insecticides Work on Mud Daubers?

As with all flying, stinging insects, commercially available insecticides may affect some wasps but not others. Spraying your property with insecticides may not get rid of the intended target and may also affect other beneficial insects and pose health threats to kids, the elderly and sensitive people prone to allergic reactions.

Is It Safe to Eliminate Mud Daubers Yourself?

Even though mud dauber wasps don’t typically show aggression to humans, trying to eliminate them yourself can be a dangerous thing to attempt. Also, if you live in black or brown widow spider prone-areas, you may want to weigh your options. If you are concerned about venomous spider bites, you may want to reconsider eliminating your mud dauber wasp situation. Because they generally build their nests on elevated surfaces and rarely sting, the benefits of keeping mud daubers around, may outweigh the idea of eliminating mud daubers.