How to get rid of a tiny wasps nest?

Over Clocker · 7 Oct 2007 at 14:34

Hi guys,

We've got a small wasp nest in our loft, only about 2 inches big. Cant see any wasps in the loft though.

Was just wondering if it's safe to do anything ourselves or should we call someone out to deal with it?

Thanks,

Mal

vincent1989 · 7 Oct 2007 at 14:37

Over Clocker said:
Hi guys,

We've got a small wasp nest in our loft, only about 2 inches big. Cant see any wasps in the loft though.

Was just wondering if it's safe to do anything ourselves or should we call someone out to deal with it?

Thanks,

Mal

fire, or failing that; who ya gonna call? ghost busters!

or more seriously smoke in loft to mellow any wasps, then knock the nest into a bin bag and throw at suitable neighbour

Mephisto · 7 Oct 2007 at 14:39

KILL IT WITH FIRE!

1mm3 · 7 Oct 2007 at 14:40

Not entirely sure, but i can distinctly remember my dad putting on 2 overalls, heavy duty gloves and safety glasses then literally picking up a nest from our shed (was much bigger than 2 inches and very populated- mid summer) throwing it on the floor and sprinkling some wasp powder all over it, was very effective.

ChoÞÞer · 7 Oct 2007 at 14:40

Mephisto said:
KILL IT WITH FIRE!

Mephisto · 7 Oct 2007 at 14:43

No wait....

PUNCH IT IN THE OVARIES!

PhillyDee · 7 Oct 2007 at 14:51

NO,

NUKE IT FROM ORBIT
It is, after all, the only way to be sure.

fail at the internets · 7 Oct 2007 at 14:57

Mephisto said:
KILL IT WITH FIRE!

danza · 7 Oct 2007 at 15:00

THROW A PAIR OF FLAMING NUCLEAR SPACE OVARIES AT IT!

Alternatively, if you can't see any wasps around, just huff some of that insecticidal powder inside and wait until tomorrow (just incase there are any live wasps using it). Put a bag around it, remove it, and voila! Sorted.

verbal · 7 Oct 2007 at 15:08

Ant powder will work if you don't have Wasp powder.

Tesla · 7 Oct 2007 at 15:27

As it's getting cold now I wouldn't worry about it. Is it sort of golf ball size or bigger?

We have a few golf ball sized ones and never had a problem from them.

Dob1eman · 7 Oct 2007 at 15:45

It's more than likely empty now. If unsure wait until the end of October then approch it with a bag and just pop it in should be no problem at all.

The golf ball ones are usually not much of a problem.

NathanE · 7 Oct 2007 at 15:48

Boiling water

aardvark · 7 Oct 2007 at 15:51

any solvent will do, acetone etc.. - kills em stone dead very quickly (because they breath through pores)

Jolly_Jason · 7 Oct 2007 at 17:00

The poor wasps are almost dead anyway as they are coming to the end of their natural lives at this time. Just let them bee :rolleyes:

and die naturally.
Also wasps never use the same nest again so that can just be left.

KNiVES · 7 Oct 2007 at 17:08

I claim Jolly_Jason!

(Kill wasps with fire)