I'm another Julie...

Do you mean soapy water like dishwater? Hot or does it matter? And
does this actually kill the yellowjackets? How?

Thanks,
Julie
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On Sat, 26 Apr 2003 22:50:37 -0400, "Judy and Dave G"
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"Julie" wrote in message
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So my problem - how do I get rid of the bees, and still be able
to use the compost? I don't want to use a bug spray, or any
chemicals at all. Do I just knock over the pile, and wait for
them to find another home?

Hi Julie

As a beekeeper, we use soapy water to kill 'bee-wanna-bes'. When we get a
call about bees bothering someone, or whatever, if it is a ground type bee,
we advise pouring soapy water into the hole/nest after dark. After dark
because all the bees/wasps/hornets/jackets will have returned from whatever
they were doing during the daylight.

I don't think soapy water will destroy, or even harm, the compost. You
might want to try it before you give up on your great fertilizer!

Judy


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