nest in hives located in buildings, tree stumps

seldom sting; not agressive

build large multilayered carton type nests which hang from trees; seldom encountered

usually not agressive but will attack if rapid movement occurs near the nest

nests in small mud huts

docile; will not sting unless held

build single layered, paper-like comb nests often inside buildings

usually not agressive but can sting if grabbed by hand

nest underground

pesky, agressive and often sting; mass attacks may occur when their nests are disturbed