What is the best way to get rid of a large colony of paper wasps?
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This was just recommended to me: Make or buy a fake hornet nest. Wasps and hornets are enemies, and wasps will leave if they see a hornet nest, even if it is fake. I wish I knew how to pull a long URL to show you. Just go to the internet and type in: fake hornet nest. All kinds! Best wishes 😇
According to my research, I found the following solutions that are natural but effective. It goes without saying that if the nests are in hard-to-treat areas, if you are allergic to their stings, of if there is any other reason that you feel it would be dangerous to self-treat, calling in an expert is the way to go. Most experts say you should thoroughly covering up to prevent stings (including wearing tight-fitting clothes, so they don’t climb into your clothing), and to treat at night or early morning when the wasps are sleepy. Covering a light source (such as a flashlight), with red paper will help prevent them from flying towards your light.Natural insecticide sprayEcoSmart’s Organic Wasp and Hornet killer uses 100 percent, food-grade ingredients, including peppermint oil. When reading over the instructions for use of this spray, you will see that you use this just like the typicaly spray.Killing with soapYou can also use dishwasher soap and anything you have to spray it on the nest without getting too close.
I would make a recycled soda bottle trap. Then follow that up with a faux wasp nest cause their territorial and won't come back.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHNJZIAkQgU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4fvHzxsbuo
faux nest.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF_P2RhabBE
Definitely get a specialist pest remover. Wasps can sting like anything; not just once but keep coming back. Gabrielle
Faux Nest..........