What type of nest is this? wasp/bee?

[Anonemous]

Send in the drones!

 

[DrPizza]

I'm not sure how good the market is, but apparently pharmaceutical companies pay for the bodies of the non-drone members of those hives. Don't spray poison to kill them. Instead, late at night, sneak up on the nest, and plug the hole in the bottom with tissue paper. That'll trap them inside... for at least a few precious seconds. Then, slip a bag over the nest that you can wrap up after it's over the top. Put the whole thing into a freezer and wait a couple of days. (They die.)

Alternatively, my favorite method involves a can of ether starting fluid. I don't think there's a more flammable substance in a can. It will, of course, set the whole bush on fire, so have a hose ready for 2 seconds later after the little bastards have been incinerated.

 

[slag]

I'd go over there and lay a swift kick on the nest, attempt to boot it right out of the yard, then hope for the best.

I just spit sunflower seeds all over my desk thankyouverymuch!!!

 

[smackababy]

Just do it like a man! Park a lawnmower over it and run. Most of them will get chopped up, probably. Go back at night with a can of gas and pour it down the hole.

 

[Ferzerp]

Live and let live doesn't work with hornets. Ignore the people who think coexistence is an option with hornets.

I'd pay someone to remove them, but then again, last time I was stung by one, my leg doubled in size, so there is that....

 

[smackababy]

Oh, the picture just loaded for me. Forget about the lawnmower thing. I thought this was a nest in the ground. Just use a flamethrower and you're golden.

 

[Newell Steamer]

OP, you need to GTFO,.... NOW!!

 

[Imp]

Fire solves all?

 

[Jeff7]

I'm not sure how good the market is, but apparently pharmaceutical companies pay for the bodies of the non-drone members of those hives. Don't spray poison to kill them. Instead, late at night, sneak up on the nest, and plug the hole in the bottom with tissue paper. That'll trap them inside... for at least a few precious seconds. Then, slip a bag over the nest that you can wrap up after it's over the top. Put the whole thing into a freezer and wait a couple of days. (They die.)

Alternatively, my favorite method involves a can of ether starting fluid. I don't think there's a more flammable substance in a can. It will, of course, set the whole bush on fire, so have a hose ready for 2 seconds later after the little bastards have been incinerated.

For real?
Why?

Are bald-faced hornets in scarce supply or what?


Nests of those damn things sprouted up all over the place back at my parents' house. Every bush was a potential landmine when it came time to mow the lawn. They'd come out to investigate, and then chase and sting until the noisy machine and its fleshy, stingable operator went away.

 

[T9D]

I'm not sure how good the market is, but apparently pharmaceutical companies pay for the bodies of the non-drone members of those hives. Don't spray poison to kill them. Instead, late at night, sneak up on the nest, and plug the hole in the bottom with tissue paper. That'll trap them inside... for at least a few precious seconds. Then, slip a bag over the nest that you can wrap up after it's over the top. Put the whole thing into a freezer and wait a couple of days. (They die.)
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But also remember to caress the nest for 5 minutes and sing a lullaby. They love a soft lullaby. They will be so calm. Then gently rock the nest side to side like a baby swing. They love that.

Make sure you video the whole thing, because I'm sure bringing an entire nest inside your house nothing can possibly go wrong in the worst possible way.

 

[moonbogg]

I used the wasp killer spray on a nest. I had the balls to only spray for about 2 seconds, which is a long ass time when you think you're about to die. I ran like hell. It worked. They just fell off the nest instantly and they all died.

 

[Brian Stirling]

I'd go over there and lay a swift kick on the nest, attempt to boot it right out of the yard, then hope for the best.

Good plan, but you really should be wearing flip-flops when you kick it...

Oh, and for your reading before you go to bed...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasitoid_wasp

The movie Alien was not that far from the truth...


Brian

 

[Printer Bandit]

nuke from 100 ft.

 

[highland145]

They will of course have a different idea of what "left alone" means, and they will sting you until you understand.

QFT and then some more. :biggrin:

 

[solsa]

Hornet or wasp, whatever is inside that nest, it is not the type of insect I'd keep in my yard, especially if it is a location you will need to visit now and then. They are dangerous and as long as you keep them there, you will be risking someone getting stung.
Personally, I am not into the idea of getting someone to do my job so I wouldn't call any wasp removal service.
DrPizza's ways look useful but before I confront them with whatever method I'd do some extensive research to see if some gear is needed to protect yourself when you approach them.

 

[zinfamous]

hornets.

apply fire.

 

[zinfamous]

This made me lol as I pictured the nest flying over the fence and landing on an elderly man lying in a hammock reading a book.

I picture the nest getting stuck on your foot when trying to kick it, then the hilarity of trying to shake it off and haul ass at the same time.

 

[DaTT]

I picture the nest getting stuck on your foot when trying to kick it, then the hilarity of trying to shake it off and haul ass at the same time.

I also thought of this, but the poor, unsuspecting elderly fella getting a huge hornets nest on his belly won it for me.

 

[highland145]

I also thought of this, but the poor, unsuspecting elderly fella getting a huge hornets nest on his belly won it for me.

Boomer or olds?

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Alright.. I'll prepare for next weekend with a full out suit, face mask and some friends in case things get bad.

Prepare your assault gear:

 

[DaTT]

Boomer or olds?

Ha! Either would be equally amusing.

 

[fjmeat]

I have a 3-4 inch long bee looking predator in my back yard. It's distinctly yellow and black striped. It kept me out of my back yard all weekend. It fly's fast and has a audible buzz as it fly's due to its girth.

(1) Any idea what it is and (2) how I can get rid of it? I can't shoot fire at it comfortably without burning my house down.

 

[smackababy]

Does it look like a bee or a wasp?

Probably a paper wasp or a yellow jacket. Although, I'm not sure if the latter is in Texas.

 

[Schmide]

I have a 3-4 inch long bee looking predator in my back yard. It's distinctly yellow and black striped. It kept me out of my back yard all weekend. It fly's fast and has a audible buzz as it fly's due to its girth.

(1) Any idea what it is and (2) how I can get rid of it? I can't shoot fire at it comfortably without burning my house down.

It's a Cicada wasp (Sphecius speciosus), they're harmless. Related to mud daubers. They can sting but choose not to use it unless handled aggressively.

Learn to hang out with your new found friends.

 

[fjmeat]

It's a Cicada wasps (Sphecius speciosus), they're harmless. Related to mud daubers. They can sting choose not to use it unless handled aggressively.

Learn to hang out with your new found friends.

No way! It freaks my out how fast and close they zoom around near me. I went out to roll up the water hose and still haven't finished today.

If I were to hit one of those things while driving, it'd probably bust through my windshield and sting me!