How can I rid my yard of wasps, mud daubers & sweat bees.
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If you know where the nest is, use a good amount of dishwashing liquid in a hose end sprayer, about 1/4 cup. Get the water going until the suds begin. Blast the nest from as far away as you can be while still maintaining a powerful spray.
Do the deed in the evening (dusk or later) after all the wasps have come home for the night. And wear long pants and sleeves, just in case…especially if you have low water pressure.
Stay safe and good luck!
There is a wasp spray that you can get at Walmart or Lowe's. It is It comes in a black can and is for wasp and hornets. You can find it on the bug spray aisle.
If they like a special spot, once you've removed the nest(s) repaint the inside of the eave with a turquoise color. I know it sounds strange and maybe ugly, but that's what they did before chemicals. They are somehow repelled by the color.
right now, I am not killing any flying thing that may pollinate plants. bees seem to be in short supply.