You could try the Highway Authority. Seeing as its near a Public Rights of
Way, they may deal with it for you (with chemicals of course). This would be
the County Council if you have a two tier local government or the Unitary or
Metropolitan Borough Council in some areas.
They have responsibility for the publics safety on the right of way, so by
informing them you may absolve yourself of public liability. There again
they may force YOU to remove the nest at your expense.
yours
A Public Rights of Way Officer
Trevor
"Nic O'Demus" wrote in message
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Last Sunday evening I was topping the grass in a meadow that we, my family
and I, use to walk our dogs. In the process I disturbed a wasp nest and
was
stung on the head. I decided that enough was enough for that day. 15
minutes
to get back, put tractor/topper away, and walk home. By this time, my wife
says, I was doing a good impression of the Elephant Man.
This evening I found the wasp nest. About 5M to the E is a watercourse and
about 5M to the W is a public right of way. The wasp nest is on my land
and
I would like to be rid of the wasps and their nest.
What do I do, and what do I do if a member of the public is stung and
makes
a complaint ? I could perhaps put a sign up telling the public of the
imminent danger of being stung, but I don't think that would help. Perhaps
put a sign up to tell the wasps, that might work just as well! Telephone
the
council to advise them of the problem and ask their advice- If it is on
your
land, you are liable.......etc.......etc. Wait a while until the wasps
either die off or move to another colony; I dont have any great problem
with
that but my family, the roaming public and our dogs may have some
objection,
so this option does present me with a problem.
What to do? Any sensible advice would be gratefully received.
FWIW, Piriton has helped me a great deal, both the swelling and pain are
much reduced.
If this message is off topic for URG, please accept my sincere apologies.
Good luck and best wishes.
Nic
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