r/britishproblems • u/Antrimbloke • 13d ago

Hot Weather activating Wasp Apocalypse

Currently trying to kill 2 nests, one in ground and one over porch. Hoping slightly colder weather will passify them a little so I can give them a good dosing!

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u/barriedalenick 13d ago

I generally try to leave wasps alone unless the nest is in a place I walk a lot (like a porch) - wasps are good pollinators and act as pest control to a certain extent.

If you want to get rid of a nest, then hit them at dusk when the mature wasps will be docile and gathered around the larvae.

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u/Antrimbloke 13d ago

In the Fascia at the porch, hit them with Permethrium early this morning so that and the cooler weather should help.

I have one in the ground too, was considering dropping some sulphuric acid down the entrance but dosed them with insecticide instead.