jko Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Mud wasps started to build a multi-celled nest on my balcony a few weeks ago. Thinking they would be like their cute and creative counterpart which builds one 'pot' seals it and leaves it behind, I did nothing, simply out of reverence for living things. But they have kept on building, and the nest is now about the size of three hands, with still no sign of eventual completion. It just keeps growing larger.... I really don't want to zap it - they are clever little creatures the way they fly in with their cargoes of mud, but I don't want a huge wasp colony either. There must already be over a hundred workers. Are there any mud wasp experts out there who can advise me what the end result will be? Will they complete the nest, seal it all, and fly off leaving the larvae to hatch? (best case scenario) - in which case I'll happily leave them be. Or will they all stay behind as guardians? If the latter, how can I encourage them to leave, without committing mass wasp murder? Grateful for advice on this - thanks so much if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Accept a compromise - at a suitable time of day when the wasps are not active simply with a firm aimed blow with a sharp edged knife remove the nest and relocate in a tree or under cover from rain etc where the larvae might then mature in safety. Otherwise you will keep them coming back to monopolise on this prime nesting location. The ones I've found and removed upstairs get recycled as birds - it's all encompassed within the circle of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jko Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Accept a compromise - at a suitable time of day when the wasps are not active simply with a firm aimed blow with a sharp edged knife remove the nest and relocate in a tree or under cover from rain etc where the larvae might then mature in safety. Otherwise you will keep them coming back to monopolise on this prime nesting location. The ones I've found and removed upstairs get recycled as birds - it's all encompassed within the circle of life. Thanks Cuban I'd like to do that - but how? They're very aggressive if I get too close, and I've been stung once - that was enough. Knocking the nest off, even if it's dark, I would imagine will have them attack me immediately. With their numbers it would probably put me in hospital. What do you advise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duanebigsby Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) I just got rid of a nest, albeit smaller, with the garden hose from a distance. The nests just dislovle. Another idea is to put a proper charcoal bbq under it and let it smoke. Edited August 20, 2013 by duanebigsby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpinx Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Depending on how they've suspended the nest - I've had success with a large glass jar and a sheet of aluminium. Glass jars might not come in your size if you've let it get so big, but the idea is to wait till the wee small hours when they're quiet, dress yourself appropriately and cover the nest with the glass jar, then slide the metal between the jar and ceiling and cut the nest off with the edge of the metal, which also acts as a lid. Carry it outside to an appropriate location and choose your method of getting it out. I used the "tip it and run" method and got away with a few stings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
writeshack Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Cover up, wait till they're quiet and then spray them with Baygon, and quickly retreat. shut the doors etc. It works. They are susceptible and will get buzzing and then quickly die. Otherwise you'll have a big problem. Did my front porch in Isan a few months ago after being stung several times. Yeah I know it's not loving animals etc. But they are nasty around your home. And they kill other animals, so your conscience is salved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estrada Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I have them from time to time in my front porch. They are most unlikely to sting you, and are beneficial in killing some unwanted pests. Never had a problem co-existing with them. If you have to get rid of them just remove the nests at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2eZy Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I have gotten rid of numerous paper wasps with a can of WD40 or spray bottle full of petrol wait till they are bust and spray ..their wings melt with the spray and they fall to the ground and are ded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayahammer Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 My father in law got rid of a beachball sized nest ata property I used to have. He soaked a large rag (T-shirt) in petrol, draped it over then set light to it. Then he ran like F£"K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullstop Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The ones I've found and removed upstairs get recycled as birds - it's all encompassed within the circle of life. Riggggggght ... and after the bird gig? Mammals? ... and then? ... and then? Can someone email me a diagram of the circle of life? I wanna know where to get off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullstop Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The ones I've found and removed upstairs get recycled as birds - it's all encompassed within the circle of life. Riggggggght ... and after the bird gig? Mammals? ... and then? ... and then? Can someone email me a diagram of the circle of life? I wanna know where to get off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4UCorsair Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) If you decide they have to be killed, Pyrethrin is the product if available locally. Natural Pyrethrin has largely given way to a synthetic product, and it should be available in the gardening section of supermarkets. It comes as powder or spray bottle, and is very effective. The spray bottles I've had in the past can be adjusted from a mist to a jet, and a jet will enable you to reach them from a few meters, so avoiding stings. They take it back into the nest on their bodies, groom each other, and they all go to heaven. Pyrethrin is biodegradable, very safe to use, being produced from the chrysanthemum plant. I guess the synthetic product is also, being the same chemical composition?? Edited August 20, 2013 by F4UCorsair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre0720 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thais just seem to ignore them. My neighbour last year showed me a nest behind her apartment, and told me that it meant luck for her. And she went on to buy many lottery tickets after. My neighbour this year just ignored a HUGE nest, built in the interlaced strips of wood ornating her porch. Then some months later, the wasps just left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullstop Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) Anyway ... when did wasps win the "Arthropod of the Year" award? If the offending critters were cockroaches or mosquitoes I don't think this thread would have legs. Not even six. Edited August 20, 2013 by Fullstop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre0720 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The ones I've found and removed upstairs get recycled as birds - it's all encompassed within the circle of life. Riggggggght ... and after the bird gig? Mammals? ... and then? ... and then? Can someone email me a diagram of the circle of life? I wanna know where to get off. Yes, And probably malaria and dengue carrying mosquitoes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbmcn Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The hives Re anchored by thin strands to the base. Put on protective gear/gloves, approach nest slowly, holing garbage bag open under neath. Clip moorings. Clise bag, take away to a suitable area and toss it away. The bugs will get out and survive. Good luck. Keep and eye out for nore as they like certain areas and will proliferate. The smaller the nest the easier it is. I have used bottles successfully for small ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I have just knocked the nest down and escaped inside very quickly as they sting is short lived but incredibly painful.They will come back and try to rebuild but knock that down too. They will get the message and just go to somewhere safer . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellred Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Maybe get a BBQ going. I hear the smoke makes them drowsy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegasphl Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 You can always call "Wasp Busters." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey4u Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 My father in law got rid of a beachball sized nest ata property I used to have. He soaked a large rag (T-shirt) in petrol, draped it over then set light to it. Then he ran like F£"K No doubt he ran. Did he also burn the house down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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