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Old 05-12-2005, 11:06 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Steve Newport
 
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Default Wasp nests - best time to remove?

Thats a good suggestion but can I recommend that you contact a local
beekeeping association if you are nervous. We keep bees and sometimes
will get rid of wasp nests. They will have the suits to deal with
them.

As for allergies, dont be so sure its rare. Allergic reactions to bee
stings and the resultant cases of anaphalactic (spelling?) shock are
growing rapidly, and I would assume the same is true of wasl stings.
The venom is different, but the trigger for the reaction, mast cell
degranulating enzyme that causes a chain reaction in allergic people,
is the same - its what causes the swelling. It is supposed to be true
however, that people allergic tyo bee stings are not allergic to wasp
stings - but just try and find one thats willing to take the risk!

Once rid of them - seal up where they are getting in


On Mon, 5 Dec 2005 20:37:15 -0000, "DaveJ"
wrote:

Get a wasp killing powder containing bendiocarb-usually 0.5% -and cost 2
quid-puff it into the access ways this does the job even in summer.