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Wasp Nest

  • 22-08-2014 7:04pm
    #1
    the_monkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,556 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    We have a wasp nest (yellow jackets) under a gazebo in the garden,

    Colourful suggestions on how to remove ?

    I was thinking of smoking the b*stards out .. but am afraid I'll set fire to the gazebo

    Someone said soapy water is good, it drowns them and the soap coats the wings so they can't fly ...


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  • #2
    Ditch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 809 ✭✭✭Ditch


    This is actually my trade. Please don't.


  • #3
    ScumLord
    Registered Users Posts: 28,789 ✭✭✭✭ScumLord


    I don't know why people get so upset by wasps, I haven't seen anyone stung by a wasp in years.


  • #4
    cml387
    Registered Users Posts: 8,363 ✭✭✭cml387


    "Wasps are bastards. Just bastards."


  • #5
    ronn
    Registered Users Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭ronn


    Throw a football at the nest, run like the wind, close all yr windows n doors.
    Tell yr neighbours aswell


  • #6
    wendell borton
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,336 ✭✭✭wendell borton


    Just leave it alone, all the wasps will be dead soon anyway.


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  • #7
    wazky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭wazky


    Silicone gun up into the hive, the only way.


  • #8
    diomed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,744 ✭✭✭diomed


    Burn down the gazebo.


  • #9
    Kamik
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Kamik


    Empty jamjars half filled with water, they are attracted to jam and when the land in the water they cant take off again.


  • #10
    Bongalongherb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭Bongalongherb


    I've never been stung in my life. I don't get why folks are afraid of them, they're just wasps. If you wave your hands around in an aggressive manner it is possible they will sting you. Just go over to the hive and sit beside it for 20 minutes and they will fly around you for a few minutes to see are you a threat, then they will just fly off back, no stings, nothing...enjoy.


  • #11
    cml387
    Registered Users Posts: 8,363 ✭✭✭cml387


    Kamik wrote: »
    Empty jamjars half filled with water, they are attracted to jam and when the land in the water they cant take off again.

    Or maybe you're just creating a jam restaurant with a lakeside view.


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  • #12
    Mr. CooL ICE
    Registered Users Posts: 17,495 ✭✭✭✭Mr. CooL ICE


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn6S7IJ3i_I


  • #13
    Mint Aero
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,570 ✭✭✭Mint Aero


    They hate ejaculate. Ejaculate on their nest.


  • #14
    Kamik
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭Kamik


    Mint Aero wrote: »
    They hate ejaculate. Ejaculate on their nest.

    Jeepers imagine what they might sting!!!!!!!
    OUCH!


  • #15
    Tin Foil Hat
    Registered Users Posts: 1,661 ✭✭✭Tin Foil Hat


    There is special foamy stuff you can buy from a DIY shop. Wait until after dark. Cover up. Spray the entire nest in this stuff, starting at the opening. Wait for a while. Retrieve nest and throw in bin. Done.


  • #16
    LeinsterDub
    Registered Users Posts: 8,229 ✭✭✭LeinsterDub


    Call them out to do the Ice Bucket challenge. The cold will kill em


  • #17
    Mr. CooL ICE
    Registered Users Posts: 17,495 ✭✭✭✭Mr. CooL ICE


    Kamik wrote: »
    Jeepers imagine what they might sting!!!!!!!
    OUCH!

    Some people like that kinda thing


  • #18
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    Ditch wrote: »
    This is actually my trade. Please don't.

    You're a wasp:confused:

    Ok. Stop the boat.

    I've officially seen it all now, a mutha fcuking wasp in the Internet.


  • #19
    the_monkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,556 ✭✭✭the_monkey


    update ....


    disaster , I tried the soapy water, now they are buzzing around everywhere and a section under a window is black with them, the sounds of buzzing is deafening ....

    I just hope in the morning it looks better. ..


  • #20
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,073 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    Men are here, we bring fire, cook wasps good.

    You'll have to pay for the flight to Barcelona though.


  • #21
    Tin Foil Hat
    Registered Users Posts: 1,661 ✭✭✭Tin Foil Hat


    the_monkey wrote: »
    update ....


    disaster , I tried the soapy water, now they are buzzing around everywhere and a section under a window is black with them, the sounds of buzzing is deafening ....

    I just hope in the morning it looks better. ..

    Well, too late for the foamy stuff. Do you own or rent?


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  • #22
    cml387
    Registered Users Posts: 8,363 ✭✭✭cml387


    the_monkey wrote: »
    update ....


    disaster , I tried the soapy water, now they are buzzing around everywhere and a section under a window is black with them, the sounds of buzzing is deafening ....

    I just hope in the morning it looks better. ..
    Now you have very clean, very angry wasps.


  • #23
    Duff
    Registered Users Posts: 5,538 ✭✭✭Duff


    Did you know that wasps can't sleep because they're so full of rage?


  • #24
    debabyjesus
    Registered Users Posts: 774 ✭✭✭debabyjesus


    Soapy water? Why didn't you just poke it with a stick like a normal person?


  • #25
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    Wasps are really sophisticated little buggers.

    Here's a detailed breakdown of their anatomy.


  • #26
    donegal__road
    Closed Accounts Posts: 953 ✭✭✭donegal__road


    Plastic 2 litre bottle, cut in half and stick top end upside down into bottom half.

    Fill with 2 inches of vinegar, water and sugar.

    Thats all you need to do.

    http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pp0W5eMoo0A/TIueIF8W86I/AAAAAAAACOo/1icQ7hGTFiA/s1600/waspsphoto.jpg


  • #27
    ardle1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭ardle1


    The main thing is don't panic.....
    Now get yourself a motorbike helmet a long raincoat and a baseball bat oh and tuck your jeans into your socks now stand at your kitchen door and start doing eh something like the Hacka, when you feel your ready swing open the door, run out towards the gazebo screaming and shouting like a complete psycho and swinging the bat in every direction... After about 5 min's and when you have completely destroyed the gazebo, stop and retreat to your hide-out(kitchen).. Check after about a 'day'... If they are not gone by then well fcuk knows..... Hope this helps.


  • #28
    A Dub in Glasgo
    Registered Users Posts: 16,967 ✭✭✭✭A Dub in Glasgo


    Haha, soapy water! You fell for that sh!te


  • #29
    cml387
    Registered Users Posts: 8,363 ✭✭✭cml387


    A Dub in Glasgo wrote: »
    Haha, soapy water! You fell for that sh!te

    At least he didn't do the penis thing.


  • #30
    A Dub in Glasgo
    Registered Users Posts: 16,967 ✭✭✭✭A Dub in Glasgo


    Maybe it was soapy water and the penis thing :pac:


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  • #31
    Snake
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,844 ✭✭✭Snake


    You poor stupid bastard... How in the hell did you think it was a good idea to throw water on a wasp nest?


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