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- From: "David Inglis" <mhcsa AT verizon.net>
- To: "'Market Farming'" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Yellow Jackets
- Date: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:49:10 -0400
Karen, Yellow Jackets, at least when ground nesting, have only one entrance to the nest; if you cover it they will perish. We used to do this with a clear glass bowl at night when they are all home. You will find out quickly if they have other exits. I once drove into a nest with a brush mower, that’ll get your heart pounding. Plan B: liquid propane. It might burn your house down too but at least you’ll be rid of the wasps! Good luck. And greetings from Berkshire County, the real Western Mass. Dave
-----Original Message-----
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?
Thanks!
Best wishes to all,
Karen
Roots
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[Market-farming] Yellow Jackets,
Roots Farm & Karen Sutherland, 07/09/2009
- Re: [Market-farming] Yellow Jackets, Tammy Jones, 07/09/2009
- Re: [Market-farming] Yellow Jackets, David Inglis, 07/09/2009
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Re: [Market-farming] Yellow Jackets,
Road's End Farm, 07/09/2009
- Re: [Market-farming] Yellow Jackets, breck, 07/09/2009
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Re: [Market-farming] Yellow Jackets,
Franklin W. Davis, 07/09/2009
- [Market-farming] TACHINID FLIES, TxBeeFarmer, 07/09/2009
- <Possible follow-up(s)>
- Re: [Market-farming] Yellow Jackets, sunnfarm, 07/09/2009
- Re: [Market-farming] Yellow Jackets, sora, 07/09/2009
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