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Wasps' Nest?

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LIZS · 21/06/2018 21:57

Today have noticed a few wasps hovering around an area in the eaves of rear porch where we had a nest ten or so years ago. Is there any way to deter them from nesting again?

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KingIrving · 22/06/2018 00:10

They always come back to the same spots, even years apart. They must have some sort of tripadvisor.
Buy a can a wasp spray, wait till it is night and dark, when all the wasps are inside. Spray it and the next day you can bin it.

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LIZS · 22/06/2018 12:21

Thanks. Found some Raid so have squirted that around where they hover and under the tiles. There seem more flying around at the moment but maybe it will take effect soon.

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mommybear1 · 22/06/2018 12:35

Your local council will probably offer a cheap service to remove via their environmental health team.

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Runningintothesunset · 22/06/2018 12:37

Jeyes fluid is really good, the strong smell puts them off from buildings a nest there

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LIZS · 04/07/2018 14:13

Had it treated yesterday, 2 separate nests apparently just a few feet apart. There are still a few hovering around but he said it can take a day or two for them to go elsewhere.

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mommybear1 · 05/07/2018 11:30

Great news @LIZS we had ours treated and after 2 days no sign of the blighters 😂

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