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Old 24-08-2018, 11:10 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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On Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:27:37 -0700, T wrote:

Hi All,
I noticed that my back yard rafters have about 10 wasps nests
across them.
And, I notice a lot of wasps on my plants too.
They are not aggressive and leave me alone.
Are these guy doing me any good? Are they eating pests? Or farming
pests, like aphids? Don't see any aphids.
Question: they are pretty easy to kill. Leave them alone or
exterminate?
Presumably, the amount of nests has to do with close proximity
to a food source. Correct?
Many thanks,
-T




These work - for a small-ish area somewhat protected from driving
wind & rain - like a porch or patio.

https://www.homehardware.ca/en/2-pac...rent/p/5045100

They're made of very thin material - will only last 1 or 2 years.
No chemicals ; not killing the insects - just asking them nicely to
nest elsewhere.
John T.