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Wasps in turf pile-Any suggestions?

  • 07-01-2015 08:51PM
    #1
    scoobsky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi All,
    I've a large pile of turf at the side of the house for winter fuel and I'm finding a lot of large wasps hiding in the turf. We don't always see them as we're bringing in the turf but they seem to wake up after coming into the warm house and are causing a problem stinging everyone in sight.
    I'm seeing at least 6 or 7 a night and they are big big wasps. Does anyone have any suggestions as to have to deal with these?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Effects
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,741 ✭✭✭Effects


    Sounds like they are hibernating queens perhaps. Seems like a large number though. Can you pile your turf in another position perhaps and check for wasps as you do it?


  • #3
    irish gent
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 240 ✭✭irish gent


    YOU should burn them out !


  • #4
    brianmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 868 ✭✭✭brianmc


    Is there some way you could lay out a batch where it would get hit by a good frost before you bring them in. That should kill off most of them. It's expected to get cold again towards the end of next week, but you'd need a dry night and a sharp frost.

    They're almost certainly hibernating queens that have found a cozy spot in your turf. Spraying with something probably isn't really practical or smart.


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