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Corporal Jones[_2_] · 30-04-2015, 05:41 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

On 30/04/2015 17:09, wrote:
On Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:32:05 +0100, Corporal Jones
wrote:

It is about 1" diameter at the moment and although I have nothing
against wasps it will be a bit disturbing having a nest above your head
whilst working.
It would be fascinating to see it being built but I need to knock it on
the head before it gets to big, which would be the best way?
Vacuum cleaner with an extension hose, you can make further extension
from a long length pvc plumbing pipe taped to the vacuum cleaner one
with electrical/gaffer tape if you want to stand back a bit.
If the vacuum cleaner is of the Henry/ Vax shape a drop of washing up
liquid and water in the container will cause lots of bubbles that
will prevent them from flying out when you empty it.

G.Harman
Thanks G. Harmen, I have an old vac in the garage which I will try out
tomorrow, I will wait till the queen is away then try to suck it off.
I have no fear of wasps and only been stung once which was last year
when putting a pair of outdoor shoes on which I keep in the conservatory
where a wasp was hiding.
Not bad for nearly 64 years and a bit of vinegar soon sorted it out.

Barry