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Post by richm on Aug 23, 2024 8:56:55 GMT -5
Interesting. There are studies that appear to indicate the wasps actually can identify those of us that live there and pretty much ignore us as we go in and out. There’s also studies that show a fear of them results in us giving off a fear pheromone causing the wasps to attack. I leave them alone depending on where the nest is, but will on occasion zap them with spray and pull the nest down. I have grand children that could possibly be allergic so I can’t risk that. I'm not afraid of them and have tolerated them until that one zapped my ear. They would nest in the garage doorway, under the patio roof, etc. Never paid em no mind. Then that little Bruce Lee of wasps decided to kick the sleeping dog. So glad not to be allergic cause they get me once or twice a year - usually when taking trash out and they done built a nest in the handle. "Never" got tagged by the overhead ones until got tagged. That aggressive stance is easy to see, little buggers start dancing. I try to get the whole group with one shot and then will tag those that fly off with air shots (better with those than ducks).
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Post by 6thgen on Aug 23, 2024 9:53:40 GMT -5
I just grab the nest after dark when they are all on it and smash it in my hand. Never been bit doing it. I dont worry about the small yellow wasps, but the big red and yellow ones are mean critters and have to go.
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Post by Crkr 23 on Aug 23, 2024 10:50:44 GMT -5
Mix up some soapy water using Dawn dish detergent and throw it on them.
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Post by conchydong on Aug 23, 2024 11:19:09 GMT -5
If you are allergic, don't mess with them. As I pointed out in another thread, my buddy's brother-in-law died recently from Black Jacket (Bald face hornet) wasps. floridaoutdoorforums.com/thread/4860/wasp-stingsI got bad information at first and after further review, he didn't have his epipen with him.
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Post by jcbcpa on Aug 23, 2024 12:16:18 GMT -5
Yellowjackets are what I hate the most, although none of them get a pass if I see em. The little bastards just are mean and attack for just walking close to their nest.
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Post by tampaspicer on Aug 23, 2024 12:17:36 GMT -5
Yeah not fun getting stung by them. It's happened to me a few times.
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Aug 23, 2024 12:17:48 GMT -5
If you are allergic you have to have an epipen with you always
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Post by old member on Aug 23, 2024 14:21:10 GMT -5
What say you oh Wise Ones..? This thread would be a lot better with pictures...
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Post by johnnybandit on Aug 23, 2024 16:16:09 GMT -5
What Swampdog and Pete Said.... I don't kill them.... They are predators and keep other pests in check... And while they are not true pollinators.... In their travels from plant to plant looking for prey.... They do a fair bit of pollinating....
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