On 2005-08-26, Kira Dirlik !! wrote:
On Fri, 26 Aug 2005 19:13:10 GMT, "Daniel B. Martin"
wrote:

Michael Russell wrote:
Wasp/Hornet sprays are not effective on yellow jackets -
they just make them angry.

My experience is that the wasp/hornet sprays *are* effective against
yellowjackets. I've "nuked" several nests this way, the most recent
being within the past month.

Daniel B. Martin

Slightly off topic, but I had some yellow jackets in their usual
place... in the ground. I discovered it by getting stung while mowing
my lawn. I kept procrastinating on spraying them at dusk, and after
about a week (I could see them coming and going every day), my dog
decided to go pee on the yellow jacket hole. I was yelling at him to
"COME HERE", afraid he would be stung, but he kept peeing away. His
feet must have been placed far enough from the hole to not get them
going after him, and after depositing about a gallon of liquid, it
must have all run into the hole. I haven't seen a yellow jacket
since.
Well, if you have a very tall male dog, maybe this isn't off topic.
Kira

To the person thinking they had bees, you need to observe and find out
if they are bees or yellowjackets. Most likely they are yellow jackets.
To both of you, you need to locate the access hole. That is where the
spray has to go. Wait until night fall - I mean dark not dusk. They
don't fly much at night. Have someone hold a flashlight - and have a
clear exit in case some do take flight.

I agree with Dan the hornet spray takes them down pretty fast. because
it is a stream you should be able to aim carefully and shoot the stream
into the access hole. Make sure there is on ly one hole there may be
another if the siding is warped. When you spray come at it from all
angles to get as much coverage inside as possible.

Instead of hornet spray you may find the gallon of ortho home pest
control roach and ant spray will work. THe new containers now have a
pump built into the handle. You pull it firmly back and adjust the
nozzle to stream and it will spray a stream for 5-10 seconds.

Now if they have gotten behind the insulation you may also have to stick
a small stick or wire in the hole to push it back and that will allow
you to get more in. The stick or wire should be thin but ridgid since
you still need room to get the stream of insecticide in also.

There is danger of getting stung but the odds are lessened at night. If
you have reactions then it might be better to pay someone.

I had some in a wall many years ago and I may have even used some WD40
since you can put that little spray tube on it. I can't remember
exactly what I used. They were near a wall outlet and when I removed
the cover to it I could see them and I think I blasted them from the
inside also. That is the othere danger is that they find a way inside
the house.

I don't think the house bombs someone suggested will do much in the
walls.

Plug up the hole once you have sprayed. Good luck and be careful.

Try these suggestions at your own risk - so if you have any doubts call
a professional as it may be cheaper in the long run.

Oh, and if it is bees, you probably would not have ants from the honey
since the insecticide would get the ants.


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