Paper wasp nest

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FlySurfer
FlySurfer
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25 Feb 2012 1:08pm
I have a Paper wasp nest right on top of the front door.
Walking out the door, my head is ~20cm way from it.
It's been there since August, and although there's only supposed to be 12-20 wasp (www.ozanimals.com/Insect/Common-Paper-Wasp/Polistes/humilis.html)... a night time photo shows 21 wasp in the field of view, which doesn't cover the rear.

Now being the type that respects all life I really can't bring myself to kill them considering they haven't stung me.

Since I've been walking past them everyday since they founded the colony, do they will the ever consider me a threat?

bobajob
bobajob
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25 Feb 2012 12:16pm
Try poking them and you'll find out for sure!
Then you might have a different attitude to your house mates.
I guess you could smoke them out and then remove the nest if they become too much of an issue. Don't know if they die without a home though.Or if you just move it if they wil find it and use it again???

FlySurfer
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25 Feb 2012 1:54pm
Most are supposed to die in winter... is that like May, June? And will they use the nest again in September?
japie
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25 Feb 2012 2:30pm
I'll tell you what I would be doing. Whilst I have a very long and ordinary history with insects I have become a little circumspect about their right to exist. I have also noticed that most of the ordinary experiences I have had have been a direct result of interfering with them.

What I would be doing is leave them well alone until one nabs you. They do hurt but it does not last long and they must somehow have got used to you so perhaps they are there to test your mettle.

When it happens there will be a reason for it, probably because you are drunk or behaving mindlessly for some other reason. At this point you will be presented with another little test and that is to take it on the nose philosophically speaking or to continue acting mindlessly and burn the ****ers out in a fit of rage. If you do this you will probably be stung again and more than once.

Burning them out can be done very efficiently by wrapping a small quantity of toilet paper around the end of a broom handle at night, dipping it in petrol or kero, igniting it and applying it to the sleeping beauties. Their wings burn very quickly rendering them immobile.

If you take this option you will then have to live with your conscience. You may also find that this action will be the beginning of a long run of ordinary experiences with insects
slainte
slainte
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25 Feb 2012 2:44pm
2 things fly, paper wasps are stinging little buggers. Is your front door the only entrance to the house, and have you considered the consequences of a visitor getting stung. I have been bitten many times by these little black bastards and there little black and gold cousins to the point that my immunity has diminished over the years to now having to carry at least 80 mg of antihistimine in case of a bite. You will find they are from a bigger colony somewhere near and this won,t be the only nest.
Good luck with your conscience as a dead wasp is a good wasp.
bobajob
bobajob
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25 Feb 2012 2:52pm
Poke 'em with abroom handle and watch how they bite. They land get a good grip, squat, bite and pull them selves up with force. They put everything into it!
All happens pretty quick though.
newguy
newguy
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25 Feb 2012 2:27pm
Use them as part of a drinking game. Get a few mates around and each with their own broom. Procede to poke then run like hell. First person to get stung, next jugs their shout. Procede until you pass out from either too much alcohol or being stung
DUDE
DUDE
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25 Feb 2012 5:40pm
FlySurfer based on your other posts and the never ending bad luck you have,(postie bike/updating etc) I dare you to poke and annoy the little buggers.
Sitting here just picturing it .Please set up a camera when you do.

Reckon Japie is on the mark,with his advice.
But would be much more fun for the rest of us if you take Newguys advice and tape it.
Skid
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25 Feb 2012 9:34pm
japie said...

...Burning them out can be done very efficiently by wrapping a small quantity of toilet paper around the end of a broom handle at night, dipping it in petrol or kero, igniting it and applying it to the sleeping beauties. Their wings burn very quickly rendering them immobile.

If you take this option you will then have to live with your conscience. You may also find that this action will be the beginning of a long run of ordinary experiences with insects


If do you end up getting rid of the nest, make sure it is at night, they are inactive then.
Good luck with whatever action (or inaction) you take.
BulldogPup
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25 Feb 2012 7:37pm
They go for your eyes so be careful poking at the little varmints , they guard their nests fanatically so wait till nightfall and spray them , not worth kids getting covered in stings
pierrec45
pierrec45
NSW
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25 Feb 2012 11:46pm
On a coll night, when less activity, put a metal can over it, with a tight fit against the ceiling.
Then use a large metal sheet to slice it off, wedging it between the can and the ceiling.
This way it falls clean into the can, the metal sheet then acts as a wasp-proof lid.

Me old man used to go one step further: drop the whole thing into a lit fire.
It's gonna pop like popcorn for a while...
FlySurfer
FlySurfer
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26 Feb 2012 12:22am
DUDE said...

FlySurfer based on your other posts and the never ending bad luck you have,(postie bike/updating etc) I dare you to poke and annoy the little buggers.
Sitting here just picturing it .Please set up a camera when you do.

Reckon Japie is on the mark,with his advice.
But would be much more fun for the rest of us if you take Newguys advice and tape it.



Ying and Yang dude... I only whinge about the crap, I think I have my fair share of good luck too, but you can't go around telling people cos they think you're bragging... like I've never been stung or bitten by anything apart from Jelly fish, and mossies.

I reckon I'm just gona leave the little stingers alone... if they want to dance with me, I have a can of Raid and a lighter ready [}:)]... until then live and let live.

If somebody else gets stung... their problem... I've shown the Mrs; they're ~45cm away from her head and she's OK with them.

PS: Postie bastard says I crashed in to him now... well that's what their insurance company says he says... new wheels were $709.
weiry
weiry
QLD
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25 Feb 2012 11:43pm
Bet you 10 bucks you cant knock it down with your old fella
airsail
airsail
QLD
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26 Feb 2012 6:22am
We have 2 types here in Qld, one make the bell shape nests, nasty buggers these, very vindictive. The other make long string nests, hang down, these are pretty cool, not vindictive, probably sting but never have. Been next to our pathway into the house for 2 years, no probs at all.
GalahOnTheBay
GalahOnTheBay
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26 Feb 2012 10:42am
bobajob said...

Poke 'em with abroom handle and watch how they bite. They land get a good grip, squat, bite and pull them selves up with force. They put everything into it!
All happens pretty quick though.


Broom handle you say? Just the right size for a gopro pole mount
weiry
weiry
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26 Feb 2012 7:41pm
GalahOnTheBay said...

bobajob said...

Poke 'em with abroom handle and watch how they bite. They land get a good grip, squat, bite and pull them selves up with force. They put everything into it!
All happens pretty quick though.


Broom handle you say? Just the right size for a gopro pole mount


Haaaha like to see that
GalahOnTheBay
GalahOnTheBay
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27 Feb 2012 9:58am
You know the drill - don't try this at home kids (no really)

busterwa
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FlySurfer
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2 Mar 2012 2:22pm
Just came home now, nest was on the door mat with ~12 wasp wriggling around it...
Some farker has killed my wasps and who ever did it is going straight to hell without passing Go!



Mrs doesn't know anything about.
BulldogPup
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2 Mar 2012 11:45am
^^^
Have you got Butcherbirds over there Fly????
rod_bunny
rod_bunny
WA
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2 Mar 2012 12:27pm
FlySurfer said...

Just came home now, nest was on the door mat with ~12 wasp wriggling around it...
Some farker has killed my wasps and who ever did it is going straight to hell without passing Go!



Mrs doesn't know anything about.


Its the postie fu**in with ya!
He couldnt fit a horses head in your letterbox so went for the next best thing...
FlySurfer
FlySurfer
NSW
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2 Mar 2012 6:27pm
rod_bunny said...

FlySurfer said...

Just came home now, nest was on the door mat with ~12 wasp wriggling around it...
Some farker has killed my wasps and who ever did it is going straight to hell without passing Go!



Mrs doesn't know anything about.


Its the postie fu**in with ya!
He couldnt fit a horses head in your letterbox so went for the next best thing...


I have my suspicions of that far**r... mail been going missing too.
FlySurfer
FlySurfer
NSW
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3 Mar 2012 1:00pm
The survivors are making another nest in the corner of the door...


Or having a memorial service
fossey
fossey
QLD
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3 Mar 2012 3:23pm
prepsol used in automotive painting, put in a trigger spray bottle ,spray in a jet, dispaches those that are touched by the liquid almost instantly and can be done from a fairly safe range.
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