User talk:BonnieMoe

Help with Wasp Nest Removal

I recently discovered a wasp nest construction in process, on the front corner of the street-facing garage door. It is being built with considerable speed and durability, and unfortunately, is positioned just a few feet from the mail slot. I live in San Francisco, on one hill just east of the ocean, and it is an extreme fog belt, with varying temperatures, (bright sun and heavy fog). Being from the Mid-West, I am familiar with seeing wasp nests frequently in the shrubs/trees around the house, but have never seen one here.

Due to the location and number of wasps, I am looking for a way to quickly discourage the nest-building, continue to receive mail without injury to the mailman, be able to open the garage door without allowing their entry into the garage (It is built directly in the upper corner of the out-opening door, attached to both door and upper corner of building, and would probably be ripped open by its' raising).

I would greatly appreciate suggestions in ways to remove the nest. . . without leaving too much carnage behind. From what I've read in some of the Wikipedia links, it appears wasps are helpful in removing other insects such as spiders, and I am not particularly interested in slaughter, just eviction. I considered squirting it with a hose, but besides putting my life in jeopardy, the nest looks too substantial for that to work. I know I'll have to get relatively close to apply any "kind and biological" remedy, but I do not want to have to creep close enough to use an eyedropper or spritzer, keep it out of their eyes, etc.

This is Saturday, and I just discovered the nest on Friday (was not there on Thursday). Not knowing how quickly people respond on this site, I am hoping there are some out there who may have had experience or suggestions to help me with this dilemma. Since I'm not particularly intimidated by "bugs", but have a healthy respect for "stings", I'm willing to try almost anything as long as it is not totally barbaric.

Thanks for your helpBonnieMoe (talk) 17:45, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

Hi! You'll probably have more luck in getting a response to your question if you post to the reference desk. I'm afraid I can't help you, but best of luck with evicting the wasps! --bonadea contributions talk 18:02, 30 May 2009 (UTC)