Yellow Jackets
 

The northwest corner of our roof has a yellow jacket nest underneath a flaw
in the shingles, which I plan to fix once I get rid of the bugs. These are
the variety that like to buzz around garbage cans and such. I bought a trap
and hung it right next to the nest. The phermone lure didn't interest them,
neither did Pepsi. One thing that did work was the slime from the bottom of
my garbage can. But there wasn't enough of that to last. I did find that
dark corn syrup was somewhat attractive.

I've used two cans of insecticide on this nest, which put them back some,
and I want to get rid of it so I can fix my roof before it gets cold. But
the lil *******s are stubborn. What is irresistable to these buggers? I want
to make the inside of the trap black with bugs.

Thanks

"M&K" wrote:
The northwest corner of our roof has a yellow jacket nest underneath a
flaw in the shingles, which I plan to fix once I get rid of the bugs.
These are the variety that like to buzz around garbage cans and such. I
bought a trap and hung it right next to the nest. The phermone lure
didn't interest them, neither did Pepsi. One thing that did work was the
slime from the bottom of my garbage can. But there wasn't enough of that
to last. I did find that dark corn syrup was somewhat attractive.

I've used two cans of insecticide on this nest, which put them back some,
and I want to get rid of it so I can fix my roof before it gets cold. But
the lil *******s are stubborn. What is irresistable to these buggers? I
want to make the inside of the trap black with bugs.

Thanks

Find some Diazinon liquid EC and saturate the area after dark. Mix it
at grub strength and be careful where it runs off.

Buh-bye any insect.

"M&K" wrote in message
news:QV14d.81478$MQ5.26813@attbi_s52...
The northwest corner of our roof has a yellow jacket nest underneath a
flaw
in the shingles, which I plan to fix once I get rid of the bugs. These are
the variety that like to buzz around garbage cans and such. I bought a
trap
and hung it right next to the nest. The phermone lure didn't interest
them,
neither did Pepsi. One thing that did work was the slime from the bottom
of
my garbage can. But there wasn't enough of that to last. I did find that
dark corn syrup was somewhat attractive.

I've used two cans of insecticide on this nest, which put them back some,
and I want to get rid of it so I can fix my roof before it gets cold. But
the lil *******s are stubborn. What is irresistible to these buggers? I
want
to make the inside of the trap black with bugs.

Thanks

I was able to use my shop vac to suck all the inhabitants from a fairly
large nest. I have a long hose, so I was able to slowly and quietly keep
sucking them up without alarming them. Worked great for me.

(¯`·._.· £ãrrÿ ·._.·´¯)

"Steveo" wrote in message
...
"M&K" wrote:
The northwest corner of our roof has a yellow jacket nest underneath a
flaw in the shingles, which I plan to fix once I get rid of the bugs.
These are the variety that like to buzz around garbage cans and such. I
bought a trap and hung it right next to the nest. The phermone lure
didn't interest them, neither did Pepsi. One thing that did work was the
slime from the bottom of my garbage can. But there wasn't enough of that
to last. I did find that dark corn syrup was somewhat attractive.

I've used two cans of insecticide on this nest, which put them back
some,
and I want to get rid of it so I can fix my roof before it gets cold.
But
the lil *******s are stubborn. What is irresistable to these buggers? I
want to make the inside of the trap black with bugs.

Thanks

Find some Diazinon liquid EC and saturate the area after dark. Mix it
at grub strength and be careful where it runs off.

Buh-bye any insect.

I'll second the part about "after dark". Going after them during the day
most of them aren't there.

"Srgnt Billko" wrote:
"Steveo" wrote in message
...
"M&K" wrote:
The northwest corner of our roof has a yellow jacket nest underneath
a flaw in the shingles, which I plan to fix once I get rid of the
bugs. These are the variety that like to buzz around garbage cans and
such. I bought a trap and hung it right next to the nest. The
phermone lure didn't interest them, neither did Pepsi. One thing that
did work was the slime from the bottom of my garbage can. But there
wasn't enough of that to last. I did find that dark corn syrup was
somewhat attractive.

I've used two cans of insecticide on this nest, which put them back
some,
and I want to get rid of it so I can fix my roof before it gets cold.
But
the lil *******s are stubborn. What is irresistable to these buggers?
I want to make the inside of the trap black with bugs.

Thanks

Find some Diazinon liquid EC and saturate the area after dark. Mix it
at grub strength and be careful where it runs off.

Buh-bye any insect.

I'll second the part about "after dark". Going after them during the day
most of them aren't there.


The main reason to do it after dark is to avoid being stung multiple
times by a nest of very aggressive hornet's.

Disclaimer: the cure I suggested is not the most environmentally friendly
choice, but it will work in one treatment and you won't get stung. ymmv

"Larry" wrote in message
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"M&K" wrote in message
news:QV14d.81478$MQ5.26813@attbi_s52...
The northwest corner of our roof has a yellow jacket nest underneath a
flaw
in the shingles, which I plan to fix once I get rid of the bugs. These
are
the variety that like to buzz around garbage cans and such. I bought a
trap
and hung it right next to the nest. The phermone lure didn't interest
them,
neither did Pepsi. One thing that did work was the slime from the bottom
of
my garbage can. But there wasn't enough of that to last. I did find that
dark corn syrup was somewhat attractive.

I've used two cans of insecticide on this nest, which put them back some,
and I want to get rid of it so I can fix my roof before it gets cold. But
the lil *******s are stubborn. What is irresistible to these buggers? I
want
to make the inside of the trap black with bugs.

Thanks

I was able to use my shop vac to suck all the inhabitants from a fairly
large nest. I have a long hose, so I was able to slowly and quietly keep
sucking them up without alarming them. Worked great for me.

(¯`·._.· £ãrrÿ ·._.·´¯)

But now the shop vac makes a wierd buzzing sound everytime I turn it on.

Thanks to everyone on the spraying, but the nest is in a VERY inaccessible
place. I am mainly trying to trap tham and am looking for something
irresistable to put in the trap.

m

"M&K" wrote in message
news:QV14d.81478$MQ5.26813@attbi_s52...
The northwest corner of our roof has a yellow jacket nest underneath a
flaw
in the shingles, which I plan to fix once I get rid of the bugs. These are
the variety that like to buzz around garbage cans and such. I bought a
trap
and hung it right next to the nest. The phermone lure didn't interest
them,
neither did Pepsi. One thing that did work was the slime from the bottom
of
my garbage can. But there wasn't enough of that to last. I did find that
dark corn syrup was somewhat attractive.

I've used two cans of insecticide on this nest, which put them back some,
and I want to get rid of it so I can fix my roof before it gets cold. But
the lil *******s are stubborn. What is irresistable to these buggers? I
want
to make the inside of the trap black with bugs.

Thanks

M&K wrote:

Thanks to everyone on the spraying, but the nest is in a VERY inaccessible
place. I am mainly trying to trap tham and am looking for something
irresistable to put in the trap.

m

"M&K" wrote in message
news:QV14d.81478$MQ5.26813@attbi_s52...
The northwest corner of our roof has a yellow jacket nest underneath a
flaw
in the shingles, which I plan to fix once I get rid of the bugs. These
are the variety that like to buzz around garbage cans and such. I bought
a
trap
and hung it right next to the nest. The phermone lure didn't interest
them,
neither did Pepsi. One thing that did work was the slime from the bottom
of
my garbage can. But there wasn't enough of that to last. I did find that
dark corn syrup was somewhat attractive.

I've used two cans of insecticide on this nest, which put them back some,
and I want to get rid of it so I can fix my roof before it gets cold. But
the lil *******s are stubborn. What is irresistable to these buggers? I
want
to make the inside of the trap black with bugs.

Thanks


One problem with spraying is that if it doesn't kill them quickly it can
actually drive them into the house if they find a way. You don't want to
wake up at 3 am to find your bedroom full of yellow jackets.
Eric

I can't remember what brand of paint I was using but I was spraying the roof
of a plastic Barbie house a few years ago (Barbie pinkish) it was cheap
spray paint but the yellow jackets came from nowhere, they didn't act
aggressively just fascinated by the smell. Look for something that needs a
paint touchup, buy some cheap spray paint and give it a try !
Phil

On Thu, 23 Sep 2004 01:04:10 GMT, Eric wrote:

M&K wrote:

Thanks to everyone on the spraying, but the nest is in a VERY inaccessible
place. I am mainly trying to trap tham and am looking for something
irresistable to put in the trap.

m

"M&K" wrote in message
news:QV14d.81478$MQ5.26813@attbi_s52...
The northwest corner of our roof has a yellow jacket nest underneath a
flaw
in the shingles, which I plan to fix once I get rid of the bugs. These
are the variety that like to buzz around garbage cans and such. I bought
a
trap
and hung it right next to the nest. The phermone lure didn't interest
them,
neither did Pepsi. One thing that did work was the slime from the bottom
of
my garbage can. But there wasn't enough of that to last. I did find that
dark corn syrup was somewhat attractive.

I've used two cans of insecticide on this nest, which put them back some,
and I want to get rid of it so I can fix my roof before it gets cold. But
the lil *******s are stubborn. What is irresistable to these buggers? I
want
to make the inside of the trap black with bugs.

Thanks


One problem with spraying is that if it doesn't kill them quickly it can
actually drive them into the house if they find a way. You don't want to
wake up at 3 am to find your bedroom full of yellow jackets.
Eric


There was just in the news about a gentleman who died because he had
an accidental encounter with a swarm of yellow-jackets.

http://urlbee.com?122


Not a pretty thought....


later,

tom




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M&K said:

Thanks to everyone on the spraying, but the nest is in a VERY inaccessible
place. I am mainly trying to trap tham and am looking for something
irresistable to put in the trap.

A few crushed nestmates usually seems to call them out in swarms.

I've had them show up when I'm using bleach outdoors.

Late in the year, sugary things seem to be the most attractive. They feed on
fallen fruit and even chew up raspberries still on the canes. Watermelon
and muskmelon get major picnic attention late in the year.

You can buy formulated baits (some may include pheremones)

http://www.victorpest.com/wasp_home.htm

http://www.groworganic.com/cgy_436.html (scroll down to item PIT762)

http://lawn-and-garden.aubuchonhardw...ilizers/insect
icides_and_insect_repellants/sure_fire_yellow_jacket_bait-757454.asp
--
Pat in Plymouth MI ('someplace.net' is comcast)

Any technology distinguishable from magic is insufficiently advanced.
(attributed to Don Marti)

"M&K" wrote:
Thanks to everyone on the spraying, but the nest is in a VERY
inaccessible place. I am mainly trying to trap tham and am looking for
something irresistable to put in the trap.

It's too inaccessible to spray once, but you can get to it enough to bait
and empty your traps repeatedly?

Steveo wrote:
"M&K" wrote:
Thanks to everyone on the spraying, but the nest is in a VERY
inaccessible place. I am mainly trying to trap tham and am looking for
something irresistable to put in the trap.

It's too inaccessible to spray once, but you can get to it enough to bait
and empty your traps repeatedly?

Btw..hope they're not carpenter bees.

http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Entom...ruct/ef611.htm

I have a telescoping pole with a hook on the end. It lets me hang the trap
right on the edge of the rain gutter near the entrance/exit to the nest
while I stand a safe distance away.

"Steveo" wrote in message
...
"M&K" wrote:
Thanks to everyone on the spraying, but the nest is in a VERY
inaccessible place. I am mainly trying to trap tham and am looking for
something irresistable to put in the trap.

It's too inaccessible to spray once, but you can get to it enough to bait
and empty your traps repeatedly?

"M&K" wrote in message
news:QV14d.81478$MQ5.26813@attbi_s52...
The northwest corner of our roof has a yellow jacket nest underneath a
flaw
in the shingles, which I plan to fix once I get rid of the bugs. These are
the variety that like to buzz around garbage cans and such. I bought a
trap
and hung it right next to the nest. The phermone lure didn't interest
them,
neither did Pepsi. One thing that did work was the slime from the bottom
of
my garbage can. But there wasn't enough of that to last. I did find that
dark corn syrup was somewhat attractive.

I've used two cans of insecticide on this nest, which put them back some,
and I want to get rid of it so I can fix my roof before it gets cold. But
the lil *******s are stubborn. What is irresistable to these buggers? I
want
to make the inside of the trap black with bugs.

Thanks



Stop messing around and use the Diazinon. Good luck in finding it.. In pa.
anyways the only stuff you can buy is what is left in the stores.

I bomb the inside of house first with flea spray. then I spray the outside
with diazionon using a sprayer. Dont double the dose. follow the mix.
Use common sense(sp) with diazionon.
Dont spray in to wind.
Cover up with long sleaves gloves.
Dont overspray water ways ect.
Leave the house for the night.