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Found a Wasp Nest Near Your House? Don't Do This
Nearly every serious wasp sting incident we hear about follows one of three actions: spraying from a ladder, knocking the nest down, or sealing the entrance.
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Here is why each one backfires, and the safer sequence to follow.
Checklist
Work through this
- 1Don't spray from a ladderWasps defend the nest immediately, and the danger is the fall, not the stings.
- 2Don't knock it downA disturbed colony stays defensive for hours and often rebuilds nearby.
- 3Don't seal the entranceWasps sealed inside a wall void frequently chew through drywall into the interior of the building.
- 4Watch the flight line from a distanceNote the exact entry point — it is often several feet from where the nest appears to be.
- 5Keep people and pets clearStop mowing and trimming nearby; vibration is a common sting trigger.
- 6Get it treated at the entranceTreatment at the access point lets returning foragers carry it inside, which collapses the colony.
FAQ
Related questions
Can I wait for winter?
If the nest is far from walkways, that is reasonable. Near a door, deck or play area it means months of sting risk.
How can I tell a hornet nest from a wasp nest?
Bald-faced hornet nests are large enclosed grey paper structures. Paper wasp nests are small open combs under eaves.
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