Summer brings us generous gifts in the form of a gentle sun and an abundance of vegetables and fruits. Children have a vacation, and they can enjoy free time in the country. Butterflies fly, striped bees buzz on the flowers. And a friend, a child, cries and runs home and complains that he was bitten by a wasp. This is an occasion to conduct an immediate investigation. These creatures rarely attack on foreign territory. Perhaps they have already built a nest and now they are not allowed to approach their “own” apple tree or the wall of the barn.
First signs
Usually it becomes quiet in the garden when evening comes. But near the wasp nest, fuss continues. If you see scurrying wasps, then you can have no doubt - they decided to firmly settle here. The second sign is a lot of insects flying into your house. Be sure, they did not just fly by, but live in close proximity. For now, seriously think about how to get rid of wasps.
Reasons for the neighborhood
Of course, you didn’t choose such neighbors for yourself. But for them your site turned out to be very suitable. On what grounds do they choose a place for a nest?
Detachment of wasps choose cozy loopholes, sheltered from prying eyes and the wind. However, they are not too hardworking, therefore, they are always ready to ease their task by choosing a comfortable place under the roof. There is no rain and wind, you can safely breed. The reasons for the appearance of wasps are also food products that are abundant next to human habitation. Of course, this applies to the country and private sectors. As you can see, they have every reason not to fly by.
Peaceful coexistence
Many people associate wasps with hardworking bees. Therefore, instead of thinking how to get rid of wasps, a person imagines that they will catch flies and bring benefits. Yes, they eat flies, but with great pleasure they will "graze" in the garden.
Immediately cross out of your head thoughts of peaceful coexistence. These are not the insects at all. They are dangerous for a number of reasons. Even if you notice that single insects began to visit your site, take measures to capture and destroy them. This is pretty easy to implement using traps. And even more so, it’s time to put an edge to the question “how to get rid of wasps” if they made a nest near your house.
Reasons for immediate withdrawal
There are a number of objective reasons why you should not regret it :
- They destroy the crop. Even several adults who have chosen your garden can cause significant damage to ripe clusters of grapes. They will gladly gnaw apples and pears, they can mutilate a raspberry or gooseberry bush. Imagine what remains for you if a whole family flies. Most likely, they simply will not let you approach the vine behind the ripe drones.
- Peddlers of infections. It is generally accepted that only flies sin by this. But these striped raiders do not disdain the search for sugar-containing products in the trash, they will not refuse to eat a fly or a bee. After that, they fly to your home and sit on the table, on the edge of the sugar bowl.
- This is an extremely aggressive insect. This must be taken into account when you choose a way to get rid of wasps. Each individual is able to bite more than 5 times in a row. They become especially angry when they approach the nest. Therefore, you need to carefully think about protective equipment.
Where to look for a nest
It happens that a large number of insects are circling in the area, and a person understands well that somewhere there is a nest nearby. But it is not possible to detect it, and the capture of individual individuals does not give any effect. Then you need to methodically examine all the corners that are convenient for the construction of an aspen nest. Often they build their houses in the hollows of trees, under the protection of dense foliage. Sometimes you can find them in the grass or even in a hole. But on the territory of a private house or cottage, the favorite places for wasps are:
- wooden sheds, toilets and other buildings where they can feel safe;
- niches on the roof (under the slate);
- loggias, balconies and terraces;
- drainpipes;
- piled boards and other rubbish;
- wide gaps between the wall and the casing.
If you are sure that there is a hornet’s nest on the territory, but can’t find it at all, it is recommended to resort to the following method. Lay out a few pieces of meat in the shade of fruit trees and watch. The flow of insects from the nest to the bait will give out its location.
Rules for the elimination of insects
We must not forget about the rules of personal safety. If insects notice you, they will attack. They do not leave a sting under the skin and can strike again and again. In rare cases, such meetings result in death. Wasp stings are especially dangerous for children and people with allergies to wasp venom. Make sure there are no pets or children nearby. To fight you come in handy:
- bag;
- stairs;
- atomizer;
- insect repellent.
Since it is quite difficult to get rid of wasps in the country without close contact, you must always put on protective clothing, a mask on your head, and gloves. Smoke trees help to scare away insects. Do not forget that dealing with wasps is very difficult. If individuals survived, then the striped family will soon grow again. Therefore, your main task is the destruction of homes. Carefully explore all the nooks and crannies. It is possible that another small nest was hidden in the attic above the barn. In this case, you will soon have to start all over again.
Different ways to fight
If you want to get rid of insects forever, then you need to think through your actions. The most effective ways:
- burning a nest;
- use of insecticides;
- the use of poisoned baits;
- set traps.
Before moving on to action, you need to think carefully and weigh the pros and cons. In particular, evaluate the location of the nest. Burning is prohibited if it is attached to a wooden structure. It is important to warn all neighbors that they close the windows. An enraged swarm can behave unpredictably.
We use insecticides
How to get rid of wasps under the roof? A very effective way would be to use special insecticides. They can be purchased at specialized stores. Most of them are produced in the form of concentrated solutions. Before use, dilute them with water.
Now evaluate the size of the nest and pick up a large plastic bag. It should completely fit the home of uninvited neighbors. At the bottom you need to pour about a glass of solution. Now you need to quickly throw the bag on the nest and tape it to fix it on the surface of the wall or ceiling. If possible, tighten the neck tightly, preventing the release of insects. Now you only need to wait 2-3 days. To understand whether insects have died or not, tap on the bag. If there is no buzzing, then everything is in order. Otherwise, make a small hole in the bag for the spray gun. Work well with the valve so that the jet from the head is distributed inside the bag. Now tie a hole and wait a few more days.
What is the most effective anti-wasp remedy?
There is no shortage of them today. Any store will offer a dozen drugs that will quickly destroy the colony. The most popular and effective are Get total, "Lambda zone", "Hangman", "Kukarach" and others. Working with them requires safety precautions, so read the instructions on the packaging.
There are special insecticidal gels, but they only work if the wasps ate the bait plastered with these products. These are the preparations “Absolute”, “Adamant”, which must be applied on slices of sweet watermelon and left near the nest. The disadvantage is that the struggle is against individual individuals, and not the nest as a whole.
We use bait
If a lot of wasps fly near the house, and the nest cannot be found, then you can solve the problem at the local level. For this, bait is used. The manufacturers listed above offer consumers special poisons that can be planted in acidified jam and placed in saucers around the house. Do not use honey, because you will attract bees whose death will be in vain.
If you notice a nest, then not far from it, on a hill, place a saucer with such a bait. The next day you will find a huge number of dead wasps next to it. Update the bait until you notice that it is pristine. By periodically exposing them around the housing, you will provide protection against wasps.
Environmentally friendly
These methods involve the use of chemicals that can be eaten by pets or beneficial insects. Therefore, it is better to avoid their use. Alternatively, you can offer simple traps. For them, you need to take a plastic bottle, cut it and turn it around to make a funnel. At the bottom, draw water and add syrup. It is recommended to place near the nest. Destroying the whole population in this way will not work, but completely reducing it.
Drown insects
This is a completely environmentally friendly way of fighting, but it involves some features of the placement of the nest. If it is attached to the ceiling, then you can try. To do this, draw a full bucket of water and take a stepladder. The bucket should be brought from below to the wasps dwelling and supported by a ladder so that the nest remains immersed in water. You can remove the bucket in a day. After that, you can remove the house of wasps and burn it along with the dead inhabitants. But to implement this method of extermination of insects is not possible everywhere. Just watering the nest, you will not achieve much success.
Preventive actions
Fighting wasps at the height of the summer season can be difficult and difficult. It is not recommended to destroy found nests during the day, because insects fly around in search of prey, and only larvae die. Having returned and not having found their home, they will not only begin to build a new one, but will also actively attack everyone who is nearby.
Therefore, it is important to destroy the nest with its inhabitants. So, you need to get out of business late in the evening, at night or early in the morning, while the inhabitants have not yet woken up. In order to make the wasps less tempted to settle near you, check the entire territory in early spring and late autumn, carefully remove and burn the nests found. At this time of year they are empty, so there will be no one to resist.
If you are engaged in major repairs or just building a new house, then take all measures so that the wasps never settle next to you. They love hard-to-reach places under panels and boxes. Treat all wooden structures with special chemicals. In this case, the wasps will never decide to settle there.
Instead of a conclusion
We examined the basic ways to get rid of wasps in a private house. Depending on the location of the slot, you can use one or more of them. Do not forget about precautions. You can approach the nest only by wearing special protective clothing, gloves, a mask on your head and face. All exposed parts of the body must be protected from bites. After the destruction of insects, the nest itself must be removed and burned.