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Old 06-24-2008 | 03:02 PM
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Hornets nest

What is the best way to get rid of a hornets nest, i found a huge one just underneath the eve's of my carport?
Old 06-24-2008 | 03:06 PM
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Go to a nursery and buy a bag of lady bugs. During the night, while the hornets are "sleeping", release the lady bugs near the nest (within 15' or so).
Old 06-24-2008 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoss
Go to a nursery and buy a bag of lady bugs. During the night, while the hornets are "sleeping", release the lady bugs near the nest (within 15' or so).
Seriously?

I was going to say something more like a long stick with a kerosene soaked rag.
Old 06-24-2008 | 03:16 PM
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Is it April 1st already?
Old 06-24-2008 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by P.J
Seriously?

I was going to say something more like a long stick with a kerosene soaked rag.
Please set a vidoe up so we can all see the carport go up in flames... At least the hornets are gone!
Old 06-24-2008 | 03:19 PM
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Go buy a can of Wasp killer.
Old 06-24-2008 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by PourinDiesel
Go buy a can of Wasp killer.
Yeah, that stuff is like totally deadly. Not sure what is in there, but bees don't stand a chance. Plus, the new stuff sprays 15' or so, that way you don't have to get up in the mix with them.
Old 06-24-2008 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by AkitaSumo
Please set a vidoe up so we can all see the carport go up in flames... At least the hornets are gone!
We just had an idiot here locally that lost a shed to that method of bee removal.

I've always had good luck with it, but also always in TREE'S too.
Old 06-24-2008 | 03:45 PM
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I like the "Lady Bug" Idea but I will try the wasp killer, I did not know it would spray 15 feet, thanks for the replys.
Old 06-24-2008 | 03:48 PM
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For the second year in a row we have one wasp nest and one bee hive/nest in the shed. I was in there yesterday and could hear what sounded like a truck rumbling down the street. Last year I noticed wasps entering the eave and bees coming out of the bottom from under the plywood on the wall. Since the inside is insulated and has vapor barrier on it, I took some 1/4" tubing, attached it to the spray can and inserted it into the lump in the insulation...late at night.
Last year that worked. Last night it did not. This morning, I can hear a louder roar from the wall but cannot see any wasps or bees around the shed. what I did see was mulched up insulation along the stud where I found the wasp nest...buried in the insulation. Up higher near the rafters theres another lump and I am certain that is a bee hive. For some reason my assault last night did not work. Wonder what to do next?
I wonder if the bugs are upset they took up residence in fiber glass insulation?


As soon as I take care of this I am going to seal up the walls with drywall and siding on the outside...then again...maybe I should just seal it up now.
Old 06-24-2008 | 03:54 PM
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I'm telling you, man...lady bugs.
Old 06-24-2008 | 04:37 PM
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Yeah, that stuff is like totally deadly. Not sure what is in there, but bees don't stand a chance. Plus, the new stuff sprays 15' or so, that way you don't have to get up in the mix with them.

Nerve agent (gas). The sane thing the military uses for an antidote is recommended on the packages of most.

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Old 06-24-2008 | 04:39 PM
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I saw a program on disposing of killer bees. They use a power washer with a soap added to it. The soap kills them very quickly, covers up their bodies so they can't breathe.

Now I don't have a clue if it works on hornets.
Old 06-24-2008 | 04:56 PM
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i use the night approach, i have removed their nest with a broom or whatever is close by. But definitely at night...when its much cooler. I've also used a pressure washer with it on pencil beam mode. Cut the nest up...rapidly.
Old 06-24-2008 | 05:10 PM
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pressure washer.... for sure. i use it around my house every year. It knocks them down, the soap kills 'em. ...and you can stand back at a safe distance. On small one's I can get close to I use a spray can of WD-40 and a BIC lighter. LoL Works great on boat trailer tongues. or engine lifts with the square tubing.

Honest.

That's how I get rid of 'em./



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