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Help please. How Do You Kill Hundreds Of Wasps?

Reconnaissant — Tue, 12 May 2020 04:15:19 GMT

Does the Dyna Trap kill wasps? Varying answers on this product. Wasps only in area close to front door and wouldn’t be killing bees or butterflies because area is by parking lot and no landscaping close by.

Other suggestions?

Landlord brought cans of wasp killer but that’s not going to help. All the wasp nests have been removed but wasps live in the crevices .

Need advice please.

Thanks

Re: Help please. How Do You Kill Hundreds Of Wasps?

NicksmomESQ — Tue, 12 May 2020 04:20:28 GMT

Sorry you have to deal with this. I would call an exterminator.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 12 May 2020 04:36:06 GMT

I don't think the Dyna Trap is suitable for an insect that large. I'd also recommend an exterminator.

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PickyPicky3 — Tue, 12 May 2020 07:00:36 GMT

If the wasp nests were removed during the day when the wasps were out, they'll keep returning to the site looking for the nest for a few days until they go build a new nest someplace else.

If it's been a week and they are still around, there's probably another nest that was missed. Wasps can enter structures via cracks and build nests in walls. Keep spraying those crevices for a few days. I find the foam wasp spray works best.

If that doesn't work, your landlord needs to call an exterminator.

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Nataliesgramma — Tue, 12 May 2020 09:25:19 GMT

I agree with @PickyPicky3 .....

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wagirl — Tue, 12 May 2020 14:28:18 GMT

Not something a few cans of spray is going to help----need a pro--wasps only use their nest once--then go build a new one. Had a HUGE nest in our roof that was empty so all that was done is to knock it down. Had to replace our roof due to a falling tree or would never have found it. gives me chills!!!!

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qualitygal — Tue, 12 May 2020 14:31:57 GMT

Can you get an exterminator? Safer for you.

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Effie54 — Tue, 12 May 2020 14:35:24 GMT

Not only do you have to eliminate the wasps, you need to contain where they are coming from. I wouldn't hesitate to call a professional exterminator. There may be nests that you can't see, and won't be able to eradicate the wasps until they're cleared.

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Scooby Doo — Tue, 12 May 2020 15:52:08 GMT

Where are the crevices? I had some in the sidewalk crevices so I poured a little gasoline in there and it worked. I also had some digging the dirt out of the bottom of my porch stoop and buiding in there. I sprayed in some foam crack sealer. But those things are persistent. I'd get an exterminator because they're close to the house and they do sting just because they're jerks.

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Texas Gray Wolf — Tue, 12 May 2020 15:59:15 GMT

We mix up soapy water & throw on the nests....

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candyagain — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:16:46 GMT

I've battled wasps off and on for years. The best advice I can give (and others here are saying it also) get an EXTERMINATOR! The best one in your area.

I interfered with a yellow jacket nest and was swarmed. Over 30 stings. They followed me as I tried to run from them. It was very scary and very painful. Luckily no allergies but I was ill and sore for a day or two. Don't fool around with them.

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RedTop — Wed, 13 May 2020 19:11:25 GMT

The landlord could also buy a mixable type of spray that is used with a portable sprayer to get the liquid down into the crevice. This might need to be done several times until the wasps are wiped out.

This same type type of thing happened to my mom 2 years ago; the bees went under the outdoor carpet to the crevice between the house and porch at her front door. A sprayer was the only way to get the liquid into that narrow crevice.

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jannabelle1 — Wed, 13 May 2020 23:05:48 GMT

It's the landlord's responsibility to get rid of the wasps IMO....not yours, especially since all he's done is buy cans of wasp spray. A professional is needed to deal with this many wasps, and that's what the landlord needs to do. For my own peace of mind, I'd still call an exterminator if he refuses to take responsibility for it, and I'd pay for it myself.

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AuntG — Wed, 13 May 2020 23:06:41 GMT

Don't handle alone. Call a pest control service!

Re: Help please. How Do You Kill Hundreds Of Wasps?

Reconnaissant — Wed, 13 May 2020 23:59:45 GMT

@jannabelle1 wrote:
It's the landlord's responsibility to get rid of the wasps IMO....not yours, especially since all he's done is buy cans of wasp spray. A professional is needed to deal with this many wasps, and that's what the landlord needs to do. For my own peace of mind, I'd still call an exterminator if he refuses to take responsibility for it, and I'd pay for it myself.

@jannabelle1

I agree that it is landlord’s problem and he isn’t going to do anything about it. I am checking on pest control and no luck so far.

Re: Help please. How Do You Kill Hundreds Of Wasps?

Spurt — Sat, 16 May 2020 15:34:35 GMT

Agree with others you need an exterminator.....

We have a lot of Paper Wasps in our area, they dont attack unless their disturbed, so thats why Im saying get an exterminator....

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GoneButNotForgotten — Sat, 16 May 2020 16:02:34 GMT

I was going to say exterminator too. Wasps are nasty, aggresive little beasts that will sting you, several times, for no apparent reason (it happened to me).

One other general piece of advice my doctor gave me which I'll pass along to you: when you're outdoors, don't wear any kind of scent; it really attracts them. After I took her advice, I didn't get stung again.

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GoneButNotForgotten — Sat, 16 May 2020 16:05:00 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
Not something a few cans of spray is going to help----need a pro--wasps only use their nest once--then go build a new one. Had a HUGE nest in our roof that was empty so all that was done is to knock it down. Had to replace our roof due to a falling tree or would never have found it. gives me chills!!!!

Something similar happened to me: when my house was being remodeled several years ago, the contractor found a HUGE, abandoned nest. I almost barfed to look at it. The only good thing about wasps is that they die off during the winter and then find a different place to build a nest.

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sissel — Mon, 18 May 2020 03:27:42 GMT

This has to be done proper because they will come back every year. Maybe a bee keeper would like to take them if they are bees but you said wasps. Yes not enough cans of wasp killer can tackle this huge job. If you are renting then it isn't your problem it's the landlord so they better get ready to pay for it. I would take pictures of all the places they are hanging out, so you have proof. If you own the property then your problem but they come back every year unless it is taken care of. Hope you don't have pets that need to go outside for their safety..

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Katcat1 — Mon, 18 May 2020 05:01:18 GMT

Call a professional.