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wasp nest

Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2019 8:06pm
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I need a wasp nest removed from outside it's on one of my outside lights 

Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 1:37pm

Cat47

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Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 1:37pm

We had two in our back wall and balcony. Got told to get up early ie 6-7 am before it gets hot and while said wasps are still asleep and zap/spray them with Raid and they will all just drop to the floor and die. It really works and is cheaper than getting someone in. Try it!!

Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 8:33pm

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Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 8:33pm

The other reply you've received is good advice, but a better time to zap them is after nightfall, say around 10pm. Regards, Colin

Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 8:37pm

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Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 8:37pm

And be sensible about your safety - if it needs a ladder to reach the nest, or if your escape route is cluttered/obstructed pay for someone else to risk getting stung. Of course if you react to bites and stings leave well alone.

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:31pm

Bill17520

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Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:31pm

Definitely late in the evening when it is dark....and use something stronger than RAID if you want to get right into the nest....lots available at Ferreterias and Garden Centres!

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