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Do Wasps Cause Damage
"Rupert (W.Yorkshire)" wrote in message ... "Mary Fisher" wrote in message . net... "Rupert (W.Yorkshire)" wrote in message ... snip I think you must be very attractive to goats when you're in the shower. Mary Well, it's just that the real problem is that I also find the goats attractive. I'll keep you away from Spouse! Mary |
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It has been said before that wasp nests in eaves of houses are normally only
used once, ours has been used every year for past 3 years. I know I should remove it over winter, and seal the hole but just waiting to see how many more years they intend to colonise my house, and not pay rent. Bees I can stand and indeed actively encourage also have no qualms about deadheading whilst they are gathering pollen off the same plant, as long they stick to the other side of the plant from where I am working thats ok for both of us. regards Cineman "Mary Fisher" wrote in message . net... "TheScullster" wrote in message ... Hi all Yes it's that time of year again. Our house seems to be the preferred holiday destination for all wasps in the East Riding! Hmm. I think that's just a bit of an exaggeration. OK, a LOT of an exaggeration! Having had problems with wasps in the main house loft a couple of years ago, I have been watching the eaves closely for signs of wasp entry and spraying with nest destroyer to discourage them. That's a shame. BAD NEWS, my surveys missed our new single storey pitched roof at the back and they are having to flight-stack on approach there are so many going in and out. But.....this loft is not needed for storage or for maintenance access, it has fixed wiring feeds only and no plumbing. So, if I just leave them, do they eat any materials in the loft space? No. Cables? Wooden Rafters? Insulation, roof or cavity wall? Lightweight blocks or bricks? NO. Any other way they can damage the fabric of our new build? No. And all the wasps but the new queens will die this autumn, the nest won't be re-used so you'll be able to cut it out and examine the marvellous structure. The new queens will hibernate somewhere else until spring when they'll make new nests - the few which survive that is. I guess that you haven't been stung, that you're just frightened because one MIGHT sting you? Relax, leave them alone and they'll leave you alone. Enjoy the summer, there are much worse things around. Mary |
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"cineman" wrote in message k... It has been said before that wasp nests in eaves of houses are normally only used once, ours has been used every year for past 3 years. In what way is it re-used? Mary |
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Mary Fisher wrote: "Rupert (W.Yorkshire)" wrote in message ... "Mary Fisher" wrote in message . net... "Rupert (W.Yorkshire)" wrote in message ... snip I think you must be very attractive to goats when you're in the shower. Mary Well, it's just that the real problem is that I also find the goats attractive. I'll keep you away from Spouse! That's not a very nice thing to say about the poor old chap. With some elbow-grease I'm sure he cleans up beautifully. -- Mike. |
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"Mike Lyle" wrote in message oups.com... Mary Fisher wrote: "Rupert (W.Yorkshire)" wrote in message ... "Mary Fisher" wrote in message . net... "Rupert (W.Yorkshire)" wrote in message ... snip I think you must be very attractive to goats when you're in the shower. Mary Well, it's just that the real problem is that I also find the goats attractive. I'll keep you away from Spouse! That's not a very nice thing to say about the poor old chap. With some elbow-grease I'm sure he cleans up beautifully. I wouldn't know. I've not met Rupert despite living so close. Mary -- Mike. |
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Do Wasps Cause Damage
Can't be bothered to read the whole post.
I had a nest of wasps eat through the loft floor aka my bedroom ceiling and join us one day. Not nice! -- I smile and go off waving (Amiably) - for that's my way Baal http://www.helden.org.uk "Mary Fisher" wrote in message . net... "cineman" wrote in message k... It has been said before that wasp nests in eaves of houses are normally only used once, ours has been used every year for past 3 years. In what way is it re-used? Mary -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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