I know it's not the season yet, but I just went out there to put more stuff in it and found more nests in it, I doubt it could be air sealed, so is there somthing I could throw around that they don't like? Once spring comes I want to know what to do.
2007-01-12 05:56:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Now this really works!!! I heard about it and didn't think it had a chance but being desperate, I gave it a shot. I hung 3 or 4 dryer sheets in my shed (Bounce but any brand will do) and I don't have that problem any more. I do the same thing on my porch and they no longer make nests there either.
Good luck!
2007-01-13 05:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by Braveheart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much you can really do to keep them away, except to catch them when they come in! You can apply screening, seal up every crack and hole you possibly can, and they'll still find a tiny one you missed! Those things are persistent. They'll even get into an electric outlet! I keep a can of wasp/hornet spray handy, and zap them when I see them. Be sure to spray and then remove any nests you find, no matter the size. If you see a small one and spray it, chances are the queen will go elsewhere when she returns and finds it coated with poison. Planting moth balls around isn't a good idea, because those things are toxic and do more harm than good.
2007-01-12 06:44:55 · answer #2 · answered by BuddyL 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to my summer world.
I wait until sunset when they are settling down for the night or early in the morning just before sunrise and use a wasp spray product that has a narrow plastic insert for the nozzel. You spray the nest, the product foams up and that is it. They will never fly again. Purchased at Home Depot or any garden centre. Nice part is that it is localized and not floating around in your air space.
It also seems to repel new ones for a bit at first - but this is not over by a long shot. You will always get them, they like your shed and they love my yard, shed, garage, under the eaves, chicken house, etc., etc.
Bombs are not recommended.
Enjoy
2007-01-12 06:36:33 · answer #3 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem on the overhang of my porch. I coated the would with quite alot of good WASP and hornet spray and it seems like it worked this was the second year it was on who knows what will happen this year may have to spray again
2007-01-12 07:25:27 · answer #4 · answered by Medic 21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-24 22:18:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mothballs will keep insects out of your shed, put them up in corners and ledges where wasps my want to make a nest
2007-01-12 06:04:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local house & garden supplier, like a Home Depot or Lowes. I bet they've got some good ideas!
2007-01-12 06:00:15 · answer #7 · answered by Zebra4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not 100% sure but I think moth balls will work, try placing them near any tiny holes that they are flying in from outside.
2007-01-12 06:04:50 · answer #8 · answered by Scooter Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try tossing a 'No Pest Strip' in there. It worked for me. Bettor wait til after sundown though, when they are sleeping. It lasts a long time too.
2007-01-15 00:51:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
spray some bee spray along the cracks where they might come in once and awhile...moth balls would also help some ( keeps mice and squirrels away too )
2007-01-13 00:43:17 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. Smoothie, aka Mr. SmartAss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋