Proven ways to remove a wasp nest correctly and safely

In summer you can find a wasp’s nest not only in the country house, but also on the balcony of the apartment. The proximity to these insects is not always pleasant - they buzz and can sting.

You can remove a wasp nest yourself using proven products and special preparations.

We’ll tell you in this article how to properly and, most importantly, safely remove a wasp’s nest.

How to find insect habitats?

Getting rid of a wasp nest is quite difficult. First you need to determine where they live. Insects, as a rule, prefer hard-to-reach and protected places.

If you cannot find the nest right away, you will have to use the bait method. The process is organized as follows:

1. Place pieces of meat in an open place outside.
2. Wait for the wasps to fly.
3. Watch where the wasps fly after they eat.

After finding the place of residence of the wasps, you can proceed to choosing a method of influence.

The choice of approach should take into account 2 main factors:

• the size of the insect's home - small or large;
• location.

Fighting methods

To destroy a wasp nest, it is recommended to choose the dark time of day, when insect activity is reduced.

Fire

Burning the nest is an effective and simple way to deal with wasp problems. The disadvantage of this method is the high probability of a fire.Because of this, the method is not suitable for processing technical and residential buildings.

Procedure:

1. Using flammable liquid, pour over the entire surface of the nest.
2. Set it on fire.
3. Wait until the combustion ends, making sure that the fire does not spread.

Water

Water will help remove the nest in places where fire cannot be used. This treatment option is applicable even for wooden buildings, and when the location of the wasps is under the roof.

Procedure:

• collect water in a bucket;
• try to press the bucket against the ceiling so that the nest itself is completely submerged in water;
• support the bucket so that it remains fixed in the required position;
• leave the bucket for a day.

In order for the method to work, there should be no free gap for insects to fly out.

Specialty chemistry

To eliminate wasps, special poisonous agents - insecticides - can be used. The use of chemicals makes it possible to destroy wasps even in difficult to reach places.

There are several possible approaches to solving the problem: the use of solutions that are prepared by diluting the concentrate in water, the use of sprays. The goal is to intensively influence the hive in such a way that the wasp family would be destroyed.

Instructions for use may differ for different drugs.

Dr.Klaus against flies, wasps

The aerosol is designed to kill mosquitoes, wasps, flies and hornets.

The drug is suitable for processing:

• terraces
• spaces under the roof,
• foundation, etc.

The product is highly effective for spot treatment of insect clusters and nests.Thanks to the convenient aerosol form, the product can be applied even to hard-to-reach places indoors and outdoors. An additional plus is the absence of odor.

The length of the aerosol jet is up to 300 cm, which allows processing even from a considerable distance. Exposure time is a quarter of an hour. Price – about 300 rubles.

Dichlorvos Varan

The product is available in aerosol form. The drug will destroy a large number of species of insects indoors, suitable for treating wasp nests. Dichlorvos is odorless. The average price is up to 100 rubles.

Mosquitall

The drug is intended to combat hornets, wasps and their nests. The aerosol is suitable for use outdoors or in non-residential premises, for example:

• in garden buildings,
• in the attics,
• on verandas, etc.

Insecticide is a two-component product that produces dense vapor, literally enveloping the nest and penetrating into all its parts. Range – 600 cm. Cost – about 300 rubles on average.

Folk remedies

To eliminate a wasp nest, not only special means can be used, but also folk remedies, which are not difficult to prepare.

It is convenient to make a soap solution based on dishwashing gel or liquid soap. The action of the product is based on the adhesive ability of soap, which, when it gets on the wings of an insect, interferes with their free movement, which ultimately leads to the death of the wasp.

Preparation and use:

1. Make a soap solution of 1 part dish soap and 4 parts water.
2. Stir.
3. Pour the liquid into a container with a spray bottle.
4. Treat the wasp nest from all sides for 15-20 seconds.
5. Repeat the procedure again after 4-6 hours.

Repeat the treatment several more times at the same interval until all wasps are completely destroyed.

Just like the smell of kerosene, wasps don't like smoke.. But fumigation can only be used outside buildings and this option is contraindicated for closed buildings.

Dummy

A non-standard, and at the same time completely safe way to get rid of wasps is to purchase a reliably made fake wasp nest.

This design is purchased in specialized stores and visually looks very similar to a functioning hive. If you hang a dummy next to a real nest, the wasps will leave it, since they do not tolerate proximity to other insects of the same species.

The use of a dummy can be recommended for those who do not want the wasps to die.

Vacuum cleaner

To eliminate a swarm, not any vacuum cleaner can be used, but only a washing one. For treatment, soapy water is poured into the reservoir on the body.

Procedure:

1. The free end of the vacuum cleaner hose must be brought to the hole in the socket.
2. Turn on the device.

Soapy water getting inside will lead to the death of the swarm. Once the nest has been treated, it is important to ensure that all wasps have died before removing it.

Traps

In cases where the location of the nest does not allow for on-site treatment, special traps can be used. The disadvantage of this method is that it will take a lot of time to catch all the wasps.

Procedure:

• prepare an empty 1.5-2 liter plastic bottle;
• cut the bottle in half crosswise;
• pour 1/3 sugar syrup or beer into the bottom half of the bottle (which has a bottom);
• turn the top half of the bottle upside down and insert it inside the container with bait;
• install a prepared trap in the place where wasps live;
• As the bottle fills with wasps, it must be cleaned and the bait replaced with a new one.

The cut bottle design allows wasps to get in to the bait, but prevents them from getting out.

The video will show you how to make a wasp trap from a plastic bottle:

Features of removal under the roof of a house, barn, balcony

Removing wasp nests under the roof is fraught with difficulties due to the inconvenient location and the inability to use fire.

You can use the following options:

• method with immersing the nest in water;
• use of insecticides;
• cleaning with a vacuum cleaner.

Precautionary measures

Elimination of a wasp nest must be carried out taking precautions:

1. Protective (thick) clothing is required.
2. Gloves will be required.
3. To protect your eyes - glasses.
4. Covering your face is a must.

A pesticide spray for treating protective clothing is a product that will enhance protection. Even if you are not allergic to wasp stings, you need to be on the safe side.

It is also important to consider where exactly the nest is located, and how safe it will be to use certain methods of influence. It is especially important to choose elimination methods for nests located on housing and wooden buildings.

Before using chemicals, you must study the instructions for the specific drug, including the safety precautions.

How to prevent the occurrence?

Eliminating an established wasp colony is very difficult. So that this problem does not arise again, It is necessary to remember about the means of prevention:

1. Starting in spring, it is necessary to inspect the places that wasps like to use for nesting - balconies, gazebos in the garden, sheds, a place under the roof of a residential building, etc.
2. Unused building materials and debris remaining after repair work must be removed, since such places are often favored by wasps.
3. If there are gaps in the cladding of a balcony or outbuildings, they need to be sealed.
4. Food waste should be disposed of in containers with a lid.
5. Fruits that fall in the garden should be removed promptly. Otherwise, they will serve as food for wasps and help attract them.

Recommendations

For effective processing, the following points should be taken into account:

1. Mechanical methods of destruction are among the most effective.
2. Using protective equipment will help you avoid wasp bites.
3. Knowing the exact location of the nest is necessary for the highest quality processing.
4. The use of any of the methods is possible only under strict control of the situation. This is especially important when using the fire burning method.
5. The situation with wasps can get out of control and even become dangerous if it is not dealt with in time.

   In a colony there can be not only hundreds, but thousands of individuals that can cause serious harm and pose a danger (spreading diseases, spoiling tree fruits, a high probability of attacking humans).

6. With the onset of cold weather, the wasp's nest becomes empty, and it can be safely removed and thrown away.
7. You should not let your guard down when dealing with even dead wasps, as their sting can still pose a threat to humans.
8. After the wasp nest has been removed, the area in which it was located must be treated with pesticides to prevent the wasps from returning in the future.

Conclusion

In almost all cases, you can remove a wasp nest on your own. For these purposes, it is important to choose the most suitable method. This can be either the use of insecticides or the use of traditional methods, exposure to fire, water, and even the use of a vacuum cleaner.

If you cannot solve the problem yourself, exterminators can be hired for this.