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Burn it...cept you're not allowed to anymore due to H&S regs...but if no-one sees you do it...
Seriously, smoke em out - get a metal bin with oily rags and set light to them underneath - the smoke-pot should drive them away then you can knock the nest down and destroy it...Close your windows first though, tell your neighbours and send the kids away to their gran's...
If you wait for the environmental protection peeps, you'll be waiting for ages (weeks) and then they won't do anything because they're 'protected'...yeah right...
Seriously, smoke em out - get a metal bin with oily rags and set light to them underneath - the smoke-pot should drive them away then you can knock the nest down and destroy it...Close your windows first though, tell your neighbours and send the kids away to their gran's...
If you wait for the environmental protection peeps, you'll be waiting for ages (weeks) and then they won't do anything because they're 'protected'...yeah right...
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I was going run round the garden waving my arms in the air while screaming
" ouch argh noooo help"
repeat until faints..
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Poke it with a stick see how many there are then run like .......
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Here's an idea, if its not causing any trouble.......just leave it alone
Turning in to witch hunt with all that kill it with fire stuff, they're just wasps not the black death..
I think we have one under the shed, been watching them going in and out, not causing any bother at all.
Turning in to witch hunt with all that kill it with fire stuff, they're just wasps not the black death..
I think we have one under the shed, been watching them going in and out, not causing any bother at all.
Here's an idea, if its not causing any trouble.......just leave it alone
Turning in to witch hunt with all that kill it with fire stuff, they're just wasps not the black death..
I think we have one under the shed, been watching them going in and out, not causing any bother at all.
Obviously you've not been stung by a wasp or had a kid who's been stung by one...
That's right - they're just nasty horrible stinging insects that serve no useful purpose in someone's back garden where children and pets are likely to be found...
So get rid of them and sleep better at night, safe in the knowlege that they're not chewing your rafters up to make bigger nests...
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We've also got a Bumble-Bee nest in the garden, it's in a hole in the ground, no danger to anyone.
However the wasp bike is hanging from a branch at a nice frisbee / football level just over the fence from a bus-stop.
and I hate the little beggars
However the wasp bike is hanging from a branch at a nice frisbee / football level just over the fence from a bus-stop.
and I hate the little beggars
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Our lass is paranoid about wasps too.
To be fair, I wasn't too happy about finding one in my loft though.
If its going to cause trouble, and nowhere in the opening post does it suggest it would its a nest in a tree at the bottom of the garden, maybe it does need moving on.
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Get a mate round after a few drinks and tell him it's a pinata while you nip inside and get camera ready. Don't forget to post the pics.
Tommy.
I'm so sorry and what I'm about to say really is of no constructive help to this thread but that actually made me physically laugh out loud! I've got this wonderful cartoon image in my head of this fella running away in agony with a mass of wasps buzzing behind him!I was feeling tired and cranky after had a heavy tomato pick at work this morning, this had cheered me right up. Thank you!
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wasps aren't protected, so no problem destroying them, but they don't generally cause anybody any harm and they do pollinate some plants.
I had a nest destroyed in the loft because the dozy buggers would insist on coming into the house, but in the garden I wouldn't have minded. I used to destroy them when they nested in our thatch as they were damaging the thatch.
Bumble bees are something else entirely, it is illegal to destroy the bumble bee nest and generally they are in serious decline so need looking after.
I had a nest destroyed in the loft because the dozy buggers would insist on coming into the house, but in the garden I wouldn't have minded. I used to destroy them when they nested in our thatch as they were damaging the thatch.
Bumble bees are something else entirely, it is illegal to destroy the bumble bee nest and generally they are in serious decline so need looking after.
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I was feeling tired and cranky after had a heavy tomato pick at work this morning, this had cheered me right up. Thank you!
oi you wheres me thunderstorms and dont say tomorrow or I will get peed off
.......whats waddo for tomorrow mate
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oi you wheres me thunderstorms and dont say tomorrow or I will get peed off
Tomorrow, mainly dry and bright to the east of the UK once early morning cloud clears away.
Scattered showers and sunny spells to the west of the UK from the word go, some of those showers could be on the heavy side with a small risk of local thunder in the afternoon over the south west.
Then generally cool and quite changeable stuff over the whole of the UK for most of next week. (Most of the rain to the north and west of the UK, best of any sunshine the further south and east you go).
Sorry for steering this thread off course.
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My mum had this a few years ago in her garage, right by the entrance on the drivers side. I rung the council and they said they couldn't fit it in for weeks. Then I told her that she was highly allergic to their sting (which is true), then they ummed and arred for a bit, so I asked to speak to the manager and explained that I live 30 miles away so if she got stung, I wouldn't be able to get to her in time, blah blah blah. They were around that afternoon to take it away for free. She's the same with bees too.
My brother is allergic to waps as well (but not bees). I don't know yet about wasps because I've yet to be stung, so I'm always on the lookout in the shed. Biggest I've ever found is golf ball size. No offence to wasps (and people really should see Chris Packham's thing on Springwatch this year), but I don't want to take the chance.
I'd like to think I was an exception for getting ridding of them, but I know I'm not. Unfortunately I don't think it's that easy it is to relocate a large family en masse, especially if you don't leave a forwarding address and directions!
On the other hand mrgubby - that does look quite pretty! study it when they're gone later in the year. Cut it open when you're absolutely sure they've gone and marvel at the structure.
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How well informed we all seem to be on this subject. No purpose eh? I suggest you get around the internet a bit more and use it for educational purposes
What next? Kill anything with more than two legs? or maybe anything that just moves in yer garden.
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Tempted to move this to the "For Sale" forum....
I was going to put it in "Fluffy Kittens & Cotton Wool"
How well informed we all seem to be on this subject. No purpose eh? I suggest you get around the internet a bit more and use it for educational purposes
Oh, boil yer head...
I do hate it when people we disagree with online get all 'holier-than-thou'...
People don't like wasps...get over it...
And for the record, apart from insects and the occasional small mammal going under my car, I have only ever killed creatures with two legs...twice in fact.
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I get a few of those in my loft and garage each year. They must be a different type of wasp, rather than just a small nest I think, I've never had a problem with them.
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We had five in our roof last year and one in the shed that I keep the straw in - I only got stung once - which was when I discovered the one above the straw bales and they chased me - not funny. My husband also only got stung once when one found its way into our bed. We kept the windows closed closest to where the nests were and left them alone. Not seen any so far this year but I think we do have a hornet nest somewhere close from the amount of them there are around.
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Are we supposed to be impressed?
When squaddies start crowing about it they start to sound out of control
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I'm not sure if it would be appreciated or not, but I'm gonna add BURN to the end of Arkady's post in my mental image of the post 
good way to light it post soaking is a 2m long bit of wood the end of which you've soaked in petrol then you're already 2m away when you start running - I do this for potentially explosive bonfires all the time (some would say my petrol application procedure is a tad too liberal.....)
good way to light it post soaking is a 2m long bit of wood the end of which you've soaked in petrol then you're already 2m away when you start running - I do this for potentially explosive bonfires all the time (some would say my petrol application procedure is a tad too liberal.....)
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If we're sharing wasp stories my sister once put a fence post through a wasp nest and boy did she get stun. Then me and my brother had to finnish the fence, in the dark, above a wasp nest :O got wax overalls and taped our wellies and gloves into them then took the ride on lawnmower over to use as a distraction as it had headlights (which were handy as then we could see) and a noisy hot engine which they LURVED
then took the ride on lawnmower over to use as a distraction as it had headlights (which were handy as then we could see) and a noisy hot engine which they LURVED
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Look mate,you are not the only one who has worked overseas,in crap places,doing and seeing crap things,for people who don`t always give you respect for what you do .
What you do is appreciated by the majority,but you don`t half bang on about it at times.
None intended.
Good luck and keep safe....
Sorry you feel I go on about it - to be honest I don't believe I do anything of the sort, unless it relates to how it affects the equipment I use - I figured such extreme environmental concerns would be of interest to some people here...
I don't mind that people disagree with me, or dislike what I do for a living, in fact I will fight for their freedom to do just that, but I aint going to apologise for being who I am or for what I do. It's not in my nature...
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Sorry you feel I go on about it - to be honest I don't believe I do anything of the sort, unless it relates to how it affects the equipment I use - I figured such extreme environmental concerns would be of interest to some people here...
I don't mind that people disagree with me, or dislike what I do for a living, in fact I will fight for their freedom to do just that, but I aint going to apologise for being who I am or for what I do. It's not in my nature...
I ain`t asking you to fella.......
As said,be careful and good luck.
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To get back to the original subject...
If they are not bothering you, then why do anything at all? I cannot see the wasps clearly but it looks like they may be median wasps (Dolichovespula media). If so, BWARS, the Bees, Wasps & Ants Recording Society may be interested (www.bwars.com).
I had one in my garden a few years ago (http://www.english-country-garden.com/animals/median-wasp.htm) and they wanted to record the location because they are relative newcomers to the UK, I believe.
Do you have another photo which shows the wasps more clearly, then I may be able to identify them?
Jenny
If they are not bothering you, then why do anything at all? I cannot see the wasps clearly but it looks like they may be median wasps (Dolichovespula media). If so, BWARS, the Bees, Wasps & Ants Recording Society may be interested (www.bwars.com).
I had one in my garden a few years ago (http://www.english-country-garden.com/animals/median-wasp.htm) and they wanted to record the location because they are relative newcomers to the UK, I believe.
Do you have another photo which shows the wasps more clearly, then I may be able to identify them?
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A World renowned expert in the sounds of European Wasps is walking down the High St. one day when he spots an advert in his local record shop for "Wasp sounds from around the Globe".
On further enquiry he discovers that a vinyl recording of this subject has just been released and a few copies are available in store there and then.
Naturally, being a World renowned expert in the sounds of European Wasps he is curious and asks the young chap behind the counter if he can have a listen to "Wasp sounds from around the Globe".
A few seconds later the World renowned expert in the sounds of European Wasps is standing at one of those little sound stations with his headphones on and a puzzled expression on his face. He removes the headphones, walks back to the counter and catches the young sales persons attention. "Excuse me" he says, "I'm A World renowned expert in the sounds of European Wasps and I've just been listening to "Wasp sounds from around the Globe", and I must say, there appears to be some mistake. Those are no Wasp sounds with which I am familiar".
The young man dutifully checks the recording in question and assures the World renowned expert in the sounds of European Wasps that he is indeed listening to "Wasp sounds from around the Globe".
Puzzled, the World renowned expert in the sounds of European Wasps returns to the headphones and once again begins to listen.
After a few seconds he once again returns to the counter and accosts the young fellow there. "Excuse me" he says, "As I mentioned before, I am a World renowned expert in the sounds of European Wasps and I've just been listening to "Wasp sounds from around the Globe" and I have to say again, those are no Wasp sounds with which I am familiar. Are you certain I have been listening to the correct recording?"
Slightly exasperated by now, the young man checks the disc currently playing and with a slightly sheepish grin confesses: "Oops, sorry Sir, I seem to have played you the Bee side"
On further enquiry he discovers that a vinyl recording of this subject has just been released and a few copies are available in store there and then.
Naturally, being a World renowned expert in the sounds of European Wasps he is curious and asks the young chap behind the counter if he can have a listen to "Wasp sounds from around the Globe".
A few seconds later the World renowned expert in the sounds of European Wasps is standing at one of those little sound stations with his headphones on and a puzzled expression on his face. He removes the headphones, walks back to the counter and catches the young sales persons attention. "Excuse me" he says, "I'm A World renowned expert in the sounds of European Wasps and I've just been listening to "Wasp sounds from around the Globe", and I must say, there appears to be some mistake. Those are no Wasp sounds with which I am familiar".
The young man dutifully checks the recording in question and assures the World renowned expert in the sounds of European Wasps that he is indeed listening to "Wasp sounds from around the Globe".
Puzzled, the World renowned expert in the sounds of European Wasps returns to the headphones and once again begins to listen.
After a few seconds he once again returns to the counter and accosts the young fellow there. "Excuse me" he says, "As I mentioned before, I am a World renowned expert in the sounds of European Wasps and I've just been listening to "Wasp sounds from around the Globe" and I have to say again, those are no Wasp sounds with which I am familiar. Are you certain I have been listening to the correct recording?"
Slightly exasperated by now, the young man checks the disc currently playing and with a slightly sheepish grin confesses: "Oops, sorry Sir, I seem to have played you the Bee side"
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I was feeling tired and cranky after had a heavy tomato pick at work this morning, this had cheered me right up. Thank you!
Glad it gave ye a wee chuckle Ian.
Tommy.