Wasps on the site can become a very dangerous threat. In defense, you can say that they are excellent fighters with insects, but the danger far exceeds the benefit, so get rid of the nest and unwanted guests should be as early as possible. There are a few typical mistakes and practical advice on how to destroy earth wasps, we'll get acquainted with them below.
How to get rid of earthy wasps: avoid common mistakes
On the Internet, there are many tips about these dangerous insects, but not all of them are really effective, but the danger of being stung by a swarm is quite high. Here is a list of the most common errors:
- Isolation of the aspen nest with plasticine, cement mortar or rags (it is necessary to reconcile that such a mechanical method of insect isolation from the nest effect gives almost zero, because the wasps can easily gnaw their way through the concrete solution);
- to pour a nest of earthen wasps with boiling water even at night is very dangerous (all insects that were on the surface, of course, will perish, but the bulk will become enraged and begin to sweep everything in its path);
- to destroy earthwitches with aerosol will not work either, because the preparation does not last long and only on those insects that you sprayed (as an option, you can spray the chemical directly into the nest entrance, but the danger in this case also exceeds the efficiency);
- even less effective among funds from earthen os - burning with a blow lamp: the risk is high, but the result is very doubtful (almost like with boiling water).
Earth wasps - methods of struggle
So, all the most common advice on getting rid of wasps on the site were on the list of risks. What, then, should be done? It is best to act humanely and not set fire to your site together in a swarm. The surest way is to call a special person who can at once process the site and permanently solve your problem. If the nest was small, try to do it yourself.
- These insects do not like oil products. If possible, we pour out the nest with diesel fuel and a little bit around it. Almost certainly the wasps will leave the nest, unless of course they survive. But do not do it abruptly, act carefully, so as not to anger the inhabitants of the nest.
- You can use a garden sprayer. In it we pour either gasoline or strong poison. Spray should be neat and slow. Even surviving individuals usually leave the place forever.
- A nest of earth wasps can simply be burned. They do this with the arrival of cold weather, when people die on their own and only the womb remains alive. It is enough to carefully take out the nest and carry it as far as possible from the site. The place where it was located must be cleaned and treated with chemicals. This option is good in case the nest is small and its inhabitants do not cause you big inconvenience.
- Another way to get rid of earthen wasps is to use various powders and gels. You need to make sure that the insects themselves bring poison to their home. For this, chemistry is usually poured directly at the entrance, gels with poison are applied to sweet fruits and put them away from home. Variant with fruits
Good for killing the wasps, but not the nest. So it is necessary to act in two directions at once.
Whatever method you choose for yourself, always remember about security measures. Do not underestimate these insects: they can even expose the "sentry" at the entrance and at the slightest risk you will be attacked by a whole swarm. So always wear protective clothing, work better in the dark, although this statement is doubtful. And, of course, always act calmly without sudden movements, otherwise you risk scare and anger the wasps.