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Old 21-08-2006, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Pam Moore
How would you deal with a wasps' nest in the ground, under a huge
lavender bush, in a smallish garden where two dogs want to romp?

My son has this problem and discovered the wasps on return from 2
weeks holiday. He is starting with running the hose into the hole,
but so far to little effect.
Has anyone any experience of dealing with this?
Can anyone recommend a spray or other treatment?
TIA

Pam in Bristol
It may not be the quickest but I have had success in terminating wasps using ant powder at the entance(s) to the nest. It takes 10-14 days of powdering daily