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.

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


If you can put some seven dust at the entrance of there hole. They will track it
to the hive and kill everything or make them move.

Give apple juice a try - I've had good luck with it.


On Tue, 21 Sep 2004 22:28:00 GMT, "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

Get em' drunk with hard cider?

Ginger wrote:
Give apple juice a try - I've had good luck with it.

On Tue, 21 Sep 2004 22:28:00 GMT, "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

"Ginger" wrote in message
...
Give apple juice a try - I've had good luck with it.


It gives me bad diarrhea!

While picnicing we put a small peice of red meat in a jar with a hole in the
lid. The taller the jar the better it works. It seems that they can't
remeber the way out. I was told that I should have put a liitle soapy water
in it to drown when they got tired, but I just wanted them to leave my
sandwich alone.




"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

I also have some wasps or yellow jackets under the edge of the roof of
my house and they are under the siding and the soffits. I am planning to
remove the siding and soffits but want to make sure that they are not
gonna sting me.

Now that it is January and it's supposed to be cold (it's been in the
mid 70's for a high lately), I wonder if the little buggers are alive
and would they sting me when I start to pull siding off the house?

Should I spray at their access points or perhaps up in the attic near
their nest(s)?

What should I spray with that is currently available for sale at home
and garden centers - not something that is no longer available for sale?

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

Oh you pussy! Are you afraid of the little furry buggies????



"USENET READER" wrote in message
nk.net...
I also have some wasps or yellow jackets under the edge of the roof of my
house and they are under the siding and the soffits. I am planning to
remove the siding and soffits but want to make sure that they are not gonna
sting me.

Now that it is January and it's supposed to be cold (it's been in the mid
70's for a high lately), I wonder if the little buggers are alive and
would they sting me when I start to pull siding off the house?

Should I spray at their access points or perhaps up in the attic near
their nest(s)?

What should I spray with that is currently available for sale at home and
garden centers - not something that is no longer available for sale?

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

actually you ****ng dumbass, I am highly allergic to their venom. So how
about shutting the **** up and only respond when you have something
really informative that is on point with my original question?

Oscar_Lives wrote:
Oh you pussy! Are you afraid of the little furry buggies????



"USENET READER" wrote in message
nk.net...

I also have some wasps or yellow jackets under the edge of the roof of my
house and they are under the siding and the soffits. I am planning to
remove the siding and soffits but want to make sure that they are not gonna
sting me.

Now that it is January and it's supposed to be cold (it's been in the mid
70's for a high lately), I wonder if the little buggers are alive and
would they sting me when I start to pull siding off the house?

Should I spray at their access points or perhaps up in the attic near
their nest(s)?

What should I spray with that is currently available for sale at home and
garden centers - not something that is no longer available for sale?

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

USENET READER wrote:
actually you ****ng dumbass, I am highly allergic to their venom. So how
about shutting the **** up and only respond when you have something
really informative that is on point with my original question?

Oscar_Lives wrote:
Oh you pussy! Are you afraid of the little furry buggies????

Pay no attention to Oscar lives/brains' dead. Your biggest obstacle is
getting the control product to the target, by the sound of it.

How many days till you plan on disturbing them?

Maybe you shouldn't be messing with them if you don't know what to do.

Hire a pro.


"USENET READER" wrote in message
.net...
actually you ****ng dumbass, I am highly allergic to their venom. So how
about shutting the **** up and only respond when you have something really
informative that is on point with my original question?

Oscar_Lives wrote:
Oh you pussy! Are you afraid of the little furry buggies????



"USENET READER" wrote in message
nk.net...

I also have some wasps or yellow jackets under the edge of the roof of my
house and they are under the siding and the soffits. I am planning to
remove the siding and soffits but want to make sure that they are not
gonna sting me.

Now that it is January and it's supposed to be cold (it's been in the mid
70's for a high lately), I wonder if the little buggers are alive and
would they sting me when I start to pull siding off the house?

Should I spray at their access points or perhaps up in the attic near
their nest(s)?

What should I spray with that is currently available for sale at home and
garden centers - not something that is no longer available for sale?

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

not sure when I will start working on the siding - just looking for an
easy to find product that I can spray on them.

Steveo wrote:
USENET READER wrote:

actually you ****ng dumbass, I am highly allergic to their venom. So how
about shutting the **** up and only respond when you have something
really informative that is on point with my original question?

Oscar_Lives wrote:

Oh you pussy! Are you afraid of the little furry buggies????

Pay no attention to Oscar lives/brains' dead. Your biggest obstacle is
getting the control product to the target, by the sound of it.

How many days till you plan on disturbing them?

USENET READER wrote:
not sure when I will start working on the siding - just looking for an
easy to find product that I can spray on them.

Any organophosphate, or if you can't find that use Sevin. (EC's in any
case)

Be careful where the over-spray/runoff goes. If you do that a week or so
before you stir them, you will have limited the bite potential quite a lot.

Steveo wrote:
USENET READER wrote:

actually you ****ng dumbass, I am highly allergic to their venom. So
how about shutting the **** up and only respond when you have something
really informative that is on point with my original question?

Oscar_Lives wrote:

Oh you pussy! Are you afraid of the little furry buggies????

Pay no attention to Oscar lives/brains' dead. Your biggest obstacle is
getting the control product to the target, by the sound of it.

How many days till you plan on disturbing them?