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Post by exoticimports on Jul 15, 2014 9:48:50 GMT -8
Of course, most people call the exterminator and pay $100 to make hornets go away. But there is more fun available...
Ground nests are usually found as a result of being stung, which really upsets the victim. Revenge may be in order. Not much is more exciting that pouring in the gasoline and giving it a light.
Many ground nests have only one hole, the exception being when they are in a mole hole. So place an upside-down glass jar over the entrance and watch the activity.
Tree dwellers, such as bald faced hornets, can be destroyed with some bit of satisfaction in two manners- first, if it's a wet tree/ area, the nest can be lit on fire; second, acorns in a slingshot make astonishingly big holes.
Last night I discovered a nest of yellowjackets in the wall, using a small hole in the siding for the entrance. About 20 minutes with the shop vacuum was delightfully entertaining.
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Post by beetlehorn on Jul 17, 2014 13:12:57 GMT -8
Oh Yeah! I was mowing grass last summer when suddenly I felt several severe stings on my arms, one on my neck, and another on my ear! I had gotten too close to a yellow jacket nest and was under attack! When I stopped the mower and jumped off I had several more come at me and sting me in the face, hands, and head. So I started running for the other side of my house, all the while they were still after me. I made it inside and waited until dusk, then I cautiously searched for the nest and found it. I did just what you mentioned by pouring gasoline into the hole. That was actually enough to eliminate the entire hive. It would have been more fun though to light them up as well!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2014 16:25:10 GMT -8
I like it when they crawl inside your pants and shirt and then start stinging. That really makes you want to send about $4 in gas down the hole and light a match....
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Post by papilio28570 on Dec 25, 2014 21:48:27 GMT -8
I, on the other hand, give them the respect they deserve and stay clear once I locate the source. I have been stung many times while landscaping over the years.
Having said that, paper wasps are a different matter. They devour caterpillars which I try to rear and I hunt them down relentlessly.
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Post by Adam Cotton on Dec 27, 2014 6:00:38 GMT -8
A couple of months ago I was taking some Attacus atlas cocoons off some bushes in my garden and made the mistake of grabbing what looked like one but was actually a paper wasp nest covering one side of a leaf. Ouch!!!
That night the nest got sprayed with insecticide, just enough to spray into the nest, but not enough to send it everywhere in the vicinity.
Adam.
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Post by mikelock34 on Dec 29, 2014 3:34:56 GMT -8
We "Bee Ball" using wiffle ball bats to eliminate carpenter bees. That is fun with hornets too, though you have to very, very good at it before you switch to that league. Bengal roach spray eliminates hornets quickly and allows you to take the nest for decoration or to sell without causing any damage to it. Bengal is a dry spray so it does not leave a smelly residue which is a bonus.
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Post by wingedwishes on Dec 30, 2014 10:08:03 GMT -8
I've used a spray like WD-40 and a match to hit paper wasp nests out of reach. Staying with the fire theme - I had some "brake parts cleaner" and thought I'd get a 5-6 foot flame like I did with WD-40. Instead, I got a 20 foot jet of flame which ended up engulfing the hedge the nest was in. I was thrilled at the surprising fireball and admonished for being so foolish at the same time. It took 6 months for my eyebrows to grow back.
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