Wasps are usually seen in the spring and summertime in Vancouver. There are few types of wasp surrounding BC, most people know and fear the yellow and black striped yellow jacket wasps that are common. All wasps are live in large colonies to a nest. The wasps’ stings are painful and some people can be allergic to it. Many wasps are very aggressive, therefore, do not approach them without any precaution. During the wintertime, the queen wasp stays dormant in the nest, and next season produces larvae, they quickly grow and expand. So it is very important to take care of wasp nest very quickly prevent you and ur home.