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Every year at about this time we notice wasps inside our house. This year it is exceptionally bad. I am killing more than 10 wasps per day. I can't figure out where they are coming in from. Is it possible they have a nest in one of my walls or in a vent? If so how can i eliminate this problem?

2007-11-01 07:46:41 · 4 answers · asked by Jake44 2 in Home & Garden Other - Home & Garden

4 answers

Maybe follow a wasp and see where it goes. That may help you find the nest.

2007-11-02 23:45:38 · answer #1 · answered by cygnetmom 3 · 0 0

What??? You're trying to get of WASPS???
So you're some kind of bigot, eh?
Well, wait till I sic the ACLU on you, pal!!! ;)

Seriously, though, wasps usually build their nests along eaves, chimneys, door and window frames, cracks in masonry, etc, so there is a firm support to attach to. By coincidence, they probably put the nest adjacent to a nearby hole, which provides them with fresh, circulating air (i.e., downdrafts). If it is a recurring problem, then they have probably added the nest directly into the space between the exterior of the house and your walls. Of course, it could be that you have either an open window or a torn screen mesh that they could be coming through, as well (wasps are attracted by all kinds of odors, depending on the breed and your home's location).

The easiest thing to do is walk around the outside of your house, looking slowly and carefully, all along, up and down and sidewise for any nest (they are masters of camouflage, so it might not be easy!), and, of course, any telltale signs, such as humming or wasps flying in and out of a given point on your home. Then, call an exterminator, who may discover that you have a hole in your home's exterior that will require a contractor to seal. Of course, if you're a skilled handyman, you could do it yourself, but, please be careful and use common sense (have you ever tried to swat away a horde of angry wasps while standing on the top of 20' ladder?); the damage you might inadvertently cause may far outweigh the cost of swatting a few pesky wasps!

FYI: Most wasp sprays are meant for outdoor use only. Even if there are indoor ones available, use them judiciously, as they can be extremely harmful to anyone, especially kids, the elderly, anyone with a respiratory ailment, etc, etc, etc.

BTW, until you eliminate them, you can "lure" them away with wasp traps that are available in most department stores and home supply shops.

Good luck, and don't forget about their relative, the son-of-a-"B"! ;)

2007-11-01 08:23:07 · answer #2 · answered by skaizun 6 · 2 0

Sounds like they are in your wall. There has to be an opening somwhere to the outside. Go outside to see if you can find where they are getting in at. Dont seal it off or they will chew thru to get out. When you find where it is get a good powder based insecticide for wasps. Wait until dark to make sure they are all in and inject the powder into the hole.

2007-11-01 07:55:23 · answer #3 · answered by Eminence Vox 4 · 2 0

wasp & hornet spray product found at home depot acts as
47,000 volts of electric.area sprayed is effective for thirty days

2007-11-01 07:56:14 · answer #4 · answered by MAttsprat 5 · 0 0

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