[Market-farming] Yellow Jackets
Road's End Farm
organic87 at frontiernet.net
Thu Jul 9 14:40:34 EDT 2009
On Jul 9, 2009, at 9:21 AM, Roots Farm & Karen Sutherland wrote:
> My house in S. Hadley, MA has (judging by traffic) at least 2 large
> yellow jacket nests concealed and protected under a metal
> roof with only their access places visible. I know yellow jackets are
> helpful predators but the positions of these nests make getting in and
> out of house and using deck dangerous -- especially come August/Sept.
> Does anyone have any recommendations for a least toxic way or pest
> control folks in western MA that would use a least toxic means to
> clear them out of the areas?
Can you wash them out of there with a strong stream from a garden hose?
Or would the water get in and damage the house?
They don't seem to recognize this technique as an attack; and are in
any case unable to fly well when soaking wet. You may have to do it
several times before they give up; plus which, of course, some areas
aren't suitable for being repeatedly drenched.
After you get the nest knocked loose, a little WD40 sprayed on the
attachment area does seem to discourage them from reattaching.
-- Rivka; Finger Lakes NY, Zone 5 mostly
Fresh-market organic produce, small scale
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