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Old 11-09-2003, 05:32 PM
trevor.appleton
 
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Default Wasp nest between watercourse and public right of way. What to do?

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"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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