GBW Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Hey all. I need some ideas on how to get a wasp nest down from the peak of my house that is 40' off the ground. I don't have a ladder to get up that high and I don't want to go out the door on the 2nd floor (it's now ready for winter). Are there any telescopic poles that long out there? Thanks. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smally21 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 there are painting poles and hydro switching poles that are very long - you could just bash it with one. another idea is a hoseline or pressure washer.... i was gonna say 12 guage with some 8or 9 shot but its tough on the soffet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Power washer! GBW, you have thing for wildlife! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 there are painting poles and hydro switching poles that are very long - you could just bash it with one. another idea is a hoseline or pressure washer.... i was gonna say 12 guage with some 8or 9 shot but its tough on the soffet... I was even thinking of my paintball gun or an air gun with the new plastic bb's. Power washer! GBW, you have thing for wildWife! I tried the PW from on top a 12' ladder and no luck. how did you know my wife was/is like that?!?!? you been talking to Wayne?!?!??! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Where do you live!!?? In the middle of the bush ??? Geese, hornets....Sheesh X2 for the power washer.Set to full stream.Make sure no one is around, and you have a clear escape route planned out. When they are pissed, they can follow you for a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strakey Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I was thinking the same thing.......BB gun with some good aim. Good luck with that situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Where do you live!!?? In the middle of the bush ??? Geese, hornets....Sheesh let's not forget the Yote's, the rainbow & brook trout and and the other crazy amount of other birds. I don't live in the bush either but I would love too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucG Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Use a slingshot Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 only other thing i tried once Geoff, I had Wasps once, took a very long painters pole, tied a big wad of newspaper to the end.Lite the paper and let burn for a couple of seconds. Snuff out the flame and place the smoking newsparer directly below the nest.It will flush them out, but be carefull they dont come after you.I had a friend with me riding shotgun with the power washer, picking them off as they came at me. Other option is the Orkin Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otter649 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 If possible try & remove after dark less activity by the wasps than during daylight hours..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozer Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 How about getting it from on top of the roof rather then from the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanD Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 12 gauge and a shell filled with course table salt; we use to do that when we found nests in the tobacco kilns. It would mar the paint a bit but not hurt the wood soffit of the building. I know it’s your house; so make up two shells and take a pot shot at something you don’t care about first and check it out? Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Wasps become dormant at around 50F (10C). Can you wait until the weekend? Forecast temps are supposed to go down to 4C on Sunday morning. That way you can get on the roof and knock it off the house without having to worry about them coming out an attacking you! BTW...if you try that, give me a call...I want to videotape it...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Wasps become dormant at around 50F (10C). Can you wait until the weekend? Forecast temps are supposed to go down to 4C on Sunday morning. That way you can get on the roof and knock it off the house without having to worry about them coming out an attacking you! BTW...if you try that, give me a call...I want to videotape it...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 You'll only have another take its place. Cliff is right about the temperature though. When the temps get to the low 40's/high 30's, wasps get lethargic. They'll stay in the nest and won't move. If you don't want another nest being built there next year, they sell plastic nests that you hang in the place of the one you're removing. Wasps are territorial and will not populate an area where other wasps have settled. Oh and regardless of the temperature, the best time to be handling a wasp's nest is after dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Blow torch duct taped to a long pole would be my choice Remember to light it first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cram Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Good opp to test out your casting skills. Hook your favorite bait into it and pull it down. Even more impressive if you can do it with a fly rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I like hornet blaster at dusk,pick it up anywhere.It has a long saturated direct spray.Next day take a long pole and knock it down. Worked for me several times.(except the time I ran my lawn mower over a ground nest,that hurt,maybe 10 stings,did not see it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookslav Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Being its attached to your house I highly recommend against any flaming options and from the roof is not a great idea incase you miss and they get pissed off....good luck scambling down a latter with 100 hornets on your trail. Painters pole has my vote...plenty of distance between you and the next and it will be effective, not to mention you can re-use the pole next year when they re build LOL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'd move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Remember to light it first good thing you said that...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCLT Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 spray it with a hose until its soaked, at about 6 oclock, on a night its going to be close to freezing overnight - then throw tennis balls at it until it falls down - put a garbage can right under it and let it fall right in! tie up the bag and off she goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Sounds like a job for Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 It's kinda taking the long, roundabout route and more work but if you have attic crawl space behind the nest, drill a hole, stick a straightened coat hanger through it and whack away. Like I said, not the simplest or easiest way but that's me or buy an RC helicopter, buzz it close to the nest and chop away with the blades, might as well have some fun no ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted September 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 ok, so I took all the advise here with a grain of salt and decided to do what I figured was best. took some older paintballs and put some gas in. had a buddy hold up a lit blowtorch while I pulled the trigger. I got it in one shot, yeah baby!!! Here is the final result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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