I just discovered that I have wasps flying into my house from the outside...they are not actually in our living space, but they are getting into the air draft holes in the mortar of my brick...will they cause any damage and how do I get rid of them if i can not actually see the nest...I am allergic to wasp/hornet/bee stings so I need to be extra cautious...can anyone give me a good inexpensive way to get rid of them without causing damage to the house...will they return in the spring if I live in Canada or should I just let the cold kill them off? Thank you for your help folks.
2006-10-03 07:16:53 · 6 answers · asked by Chris W 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Have someone else get rid of them for you - you can try dousing their nest with bee killer and/or destroying it - once their home is gone they will go elsewhere.
2006-10-03 07:24:25 · answer #1 · answered by Rawrrrr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever heard of carpenter ants? From what it sounds like, you have carpenter bees. (they exist) everyone else told you they will damage your house. this is true. they will chew up the wood to make the "paper" they build the nest out of, and eventually they WILL swarm. early spring when its time to kick the males out to make new nests, or if the queen dies, they will swarm.
this happened in my house several years ago. there were hundreds of them in my house, all seeking a way out. i did get stung, several times, but i am not allergic. have a professional exterminate them. when they are all gone, (no buzzing in the walls), search thoroughly around the exterior of the house, especially where the frame meets the foundation, and seal any small cracks with something like "Great Stuff" to prevent another infestation. don't skip that, or they'll come back next year. Good Luck!!
2006-10-03 08:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by Susie Homemaker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to call someone to professionally remove the nest. If it is left there it will grow larger and cause damage to the house. And you especially need to have it removed since you are allergic. If they swarm you stand the possibility of being bite multiple times and that could prove fatal to you.
2006-10-03 07:25:46 · answer #3 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to call an exterminator immediately. Go to the phone book right now and if you don't have the money just use your credit card or ask about a long-term payment plan. No kidding.
2006-10-03 07:25:19 · answer #4 · answered by Professor Armitage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can cause a lot of damage in your house. Have an exterminator come look to see what can be done.
2006-10-03 07:25:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will cause damage. and get a proffesional to get rid of it.
2006-10-03 07:43:42 · answer #6 · answered by blah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋