Learn more about stinging insects in Tennessee
Stinging insects in Tennessee are no joke. Not only can they pack a serious punch with their painful stings, some can even damage wood surfaces around your home. There are several species of stinging insects to be on the lookout for and we're here to help. Learn more about who's buzzing around your home in Tennessee.

Carpenter bees are a large species of bee commonly found in Middle Tennessee.
They range in size from ½ to 1½ inches in length.
Carpenter Bees

The mud dauber is a species of wasp that is solitary and therefore do not live in colonies. These pests get their name from the fact that they construct their nests out of mud.
Mud Daubers

Paper wasps get their name from the umbrella-shaped nests that they create from paper-like material. They are considered to be only semi-social insects and live together in small colonies.
Paper Wasps

Yellow jackets are social insects that live and work together, gathering food for the colony. Their colonies can become very large, sometimes having more than 4,000 workers associated with a single colony.
Yellow Jackets