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Re: BearcatMike,

I've heard it said and agreed with by people who have tried it that hanging a 'faux' wasp nest--crocheted or paper mâché or even just a pouchy bag in the area discourages real wasps. Apparently they are very territorial!

posted by Ciel on August 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM | link to this | reply

Nice To Do Lists. I fight with surprise wasp nests every year. I destroy the nests. Yet the following year, they return. They must have some type of built in homing device that directs them.

posted by BearcatMike on August 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM | link to this | reply

I'm so glad....

.....that I don't have to mess with the pupae things.

posted by TAPS. on July 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM | link to this | reply

If wasps do come back, wait until the cold, cold winter days, cos they hibernate and sleep. I did that in Canada. My helpers and I moved them from the two sheds and dropped them into a barrel that was burning rubbish. They die not feeling a thing.

posted by Kabu on July 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM | link to this | reply

Re: Pat B,

You've got me thinking... The mirrors have to move in the fixtures, but I could maybe stuff herbs in there. I don't like mint either, but maybe sage or lavender would work.

posted by Ciel on July 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM | link to this | reply

Re: Sherri G

I wish I could! I almost feel guilty for being so not-hot!

posted by Ciel on July 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM | link to this | reply

Can you seal off the openings with wax or soap or something they hate the scent of so they don't find that nesting spot again? I don't think they like mint, but I may be remembering the wrong flying thing.

posted by Pat_B on July 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM | link to this | reply

Please send some of that cool air to the East Coast. The heat is beating me down profusely. 🥵

posted by Sherri_G on July 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM | link to this | reply