How to get rid of wasps and a wasp nest in a country house in an inaccessible place, using folk remedies and chemistry

In summer you can find a wasp’s nest not only in the country house, but also on the balcony of the apartment. The proximity to these insects is not always pleasant - they buzz and can sting.
You can remove a wasp nest yourself using proven products and special preparations.

We’ll tell you in this article how to properly and, most importantly, safely remove a wasp’s nest.

What harm do wasps cause and the reasons for their appearance?

Wasps can cause quite a lot of damage to human health, because they can actively spread dangerous diseases such as intestinal infections. Therefore, if these insects land on a plate of fruit, it is advisable to wash them again. It is impossible to predict their actions and reactions to the appearance of someone near the nest. They are capable of attacking the whole family without any reason. The bites of these pests can cause skin redness, irritation, swelling, suffocation, and in some people an allergic reaction.

These insects look for places where they can settle near food, where they can easily attach their nest and no one will disturb them. It is for this reason that most often their cocoons can be found near the house or right in it.

Preventing wasp nests

To avoid fighting stinging insects, you should pay attention to several recommendations:

In the spring, inspect the balcony and other places where a wasp may settle. At this time, their house consists of several hundred and one queen. By the end of summer, the colony grows to hundreds of aggressive individuals.
Unnecessary items and building materials should be removed. These are potential nest sites.
Seal cracks in walls and holes between sheathing in a timely manner.
Do not dump food scraps near your dacha; carefully close the trash cans. Collect fruits falling to the ground in time. These measures will deprive insects of access to food.

Favorite habitats of wasps

Before you begin to get rid of these pests, the first thing you need to do is find their habitat. Moreover, it is capable of being located even at the most unexpected points:

on the trees in the garden;
in the ground in an embankment;
in outbuildings;
under the branches;
in diaries;
under stones;
under the roof;
in the attic;
on a loggia or balcony;
in the garage;
bird's nest;
under the floor;
in an anthill;
in grass;
in the barn;
on the veranda;
cracks.

In order to find their nest, you should inspect the entire territory.

Repellent

The destruction of wasps in a dacha does not always involve exterminating them; you can scare away a family and force them to move. The location of the nest in the depths of the garden, at the end of the vegetable garden, does not require emergency action; their presence on the site does more good than harm. To do this, you need to know what to be afraid of wasps.

On a note!
Wasps destroy a huge colony of agricultural pests by feeding them to their larvae. They ensure thorough pollination of crops, which significantly increases productivity.

You can get rid of wild wasps in your area with a strong odor. The nest is watered with flammable substances - kerosene, gasoline, machine oil. Or lay out a soaked rag nearby. Insects do not like the smell of herring; they throw the head of a fish at them.

Bunches of peppermint, wild rosemary, and elderberry are hung in the attic of the dacha. A decoction of these herbs is periodically wiped across window sills, window frames, and doorways.

Methods for controlling wasps and wasp nests

There are many options and methods for destroying a hive. It’s worth choosing depending on where it will be located. To begin the process itself, you must first put on a special beekeeper suit or clothing that insects will not be able to pierce.

Physical

You can remove the entire wasp nest on your own without any additional funds. The main thing is to act at night, when they are sleeping.

Destruction with water

This method is suitable if the pests are inside or outside. When they are in the ground, you need to boil a bucket of water and fill the nest with it. If the hive is suspended, you can use water of absolutely any temperature. To do this, fill the bucket completely and carefully lower the nest into it. Since the entrance to it is always located at the bottom, the exit will be blocked. After 30 minutes the entire cocoon can be removed.

Destruction by fire

When insects are found in a vegetable garden, garden plot, or flower bed, fire can help eliminate the nest. To do this, you need to pour fuel, kerosene, machine oil or any other flammable substance on it and set it on fire. In a few seconds, the entire cocoon with absolutely all the inhabitants in it will disappear.

Destruction with a vacuum cleaner

This unusual method of complete elimination will also work. To do this, you will need a powerful vacuum cleaner, as well as a long hose to reach the nest itself. It should be inserted into the input and turn on the device to the maximum. In 15 minutes, all pests will be pulled into the bag.

Advice! The swarm bag can be sprayed with insecticides, immersed in water, or released away from the house, but in this case you should be very careful.

Repellent

These insects do not need to be exterminated, but simply made to fly away from your dacha. You can get rid of them with the help of herbs - wild rosemary, elderberry, peppermint. A decoction of such plants should be used to wipe window frames, window sills, and doorways from time to time. Products that have a strong odor will help - gasoline, kerosene, motor oil. You can pour them over the cocoon or moisten a rag and place it next to it. An interesting way is to toss the head of a herring.

If the nest is located in the far corner of the garden or garden and is not in the way at all, then the wasps will be able to bring you more benefit than damage. They are able to provide good pollination, which will subsequently produce an excellent harvest, and these insects also work well against agricultural pests.

Baits and traps for individuals

It is possible to reduce the number of wasps in a summer cottage or completely exterminate them using simple DIY traps. They are made from plastic cans. To do this, cut off the neck and make a couple of holes on top to hang the cut container. The bait itself may contain more than just poison. You can use compote, lemonade, jam, juice, syrup, kvass, bubbling yeast. All the pests will fly towards the sugar, getting inside, but they will no longer be able to get out. The advantage of this method is that not only wasps will get into this mixture. If a lot of insects have already accumulated in the jar, they can be completely filled with water, thrown into the fire, sprayed with poison, or released away from the house.

Peels from melons or watermelons, which should be soaked in advance in an unscented insecticide, are perfect. Insects will eat the crust and die instantly.

Traditional methods

Now there are a large number of effective folk recipes that are excellent in the fight against wasps.

Dishwashing detergent - soap can envelop it in an airtight, dense film. Therefore, if you pour this product inside the nest, the wasps will not be able to fly away and will begin to suffocate.
Fumigation with smoke - if it is difficult to get to the hive, you can smoke it, and after all the insects have flown away, you should treat the place where they lived with an aerosol insecticide.
Acetic acid - using a spray bottle, you need to spray it all around the cocoon. Over the course of some time, the room will begin to become free of these pests.

Chemicals

All professional means for exterminating insects are certainly effective, but their constant use can be harmful. Therefore, you should be extremely careful with them.

Destruction with polyurethane foam

This option is suitable for garages, outbuildings, cracks in the floor or wall, and in attics. This product is good because it can instantly harden, and, therefore, when applied to the required place, the insects will instantly harden. However, some people notice that sometimes wasps are able to break through.

Insecticide

These insects are quite sensitive to any poison. They can die even from the lowest dosage. Therefore, you can use aerosols, black or any other drug that contains toxic elements. You can spray the bag with them and quickly put it on the cocoon, or spray it on the nest itself, which will give less effect and, in the absence of professional clothing, will not be very safe. Due to the lack of any oxygen and large amounts of poison, all wasps will die in a matter of minutes. It is advisable to ensure that animals will not approach the area for at least 24 hours when applying pesticides.

You can spray the porch, window sills, balconies, and walls with these products. Due to the fact that they contain a large number of toxins, the effect can last up to 20 days. The most effective include: “Get”, “Sinuzan”, “Tetrix”, “Davizon”. These drugs can not only get rid of the problem, but also prevent their occurrence for about 8 months. They are suitable for all insects, however, they should be used as a last resort, because beneficial creatures also die.

Important!

The solution should be prepared before use. When working, be sure to use rubber gloves, a respirator, and a protective suit. If this product enters the respiratory tract, it can cause serious poisoning.

However, it is worth considering that these options will only help if the nest is at least slightly visible. If you can’t find it, then the best option to solve this problem is to call specialists.

Calling professionals

For certain reasons, some people cannot cope with wasps and destroy their nests on their own. In this case, you can contact and call a specialized service that will destroy the interfering insects.

However, when contacting professionals, you need to know some features of their activities:

The cost of calling specialists ranges from 1000-1500 rubles for exterminating wasps in urban areas and from 2500 rubles for exterminating them in suburban areas. Moreover, for virtually all companies, the price of the service depends on the distance of the dacha plot from the city.
It is recommended to use only those companies that guarantee that the insects will not reappear. Most organizations have a warranty period of 1-2 years.
In some localities it is not possible to call a specialized service. In this case, you can ask for help from the SES or the fire service, but it must be borne in mind that fighting wasps is not their direct responsibility, so the service is provided exclusively by prior arrangement and usually specialists do not arrive immediately.

How to get rid of wasps in a country house under a roof in an inaccessible place

If it is impossible to get to the hive itself, then getting rid of them will become much more difficult, because if it is not destroyed, it is unlikely that it will be possible to get rid of the wasps. However, for these cases there are special recommendations:

Using a spiral - if the cocoon is located under the roof of a house, loggia, or attic, a spiral can help, which contains an insecticidal substance that can act at a distance of up to 2 m. It must be installed on a non-flammable surface. With constant use of this method, you can easily achieve the complete destruction of all pests.
Bonfire - this option is not designed for the rapid disappearance of insects, but after a few days the hive can become significantly empty. To do this, you need to make a fire so that the smoke falls directly on it.
Smoke bombs - if placed correctly, all inhabitants of the nest will disappear in about 3 hours.
Rubber, leather - if you set these things on fire, a sharp, unpleasant aroma will be released in the process. In this case, two days will be enough for all the wasps to survive.
Poisonous bait - ordinary boric acid, which can be purchased at a pharmacy without any problems, is suitable. It has no odor and does not change the taste of food. Therefore, wasps will be able to eat this poison and not understand it. Within a day you can forget about them. You can add this product to sugar, jam, juice, kvass, lemonade or compote.

Security measures for self-destruction of the enemy

Personal protective equipment is very important in this matter, so it is worth paying special attention to them. By deciding how to get rid of wasps in the house on your own, you are putting your health and sometimes your life at risk.

In order to minimize the risk of an unpleasant outcome , you should be afraid of wasps and follow the safety rules below:

work is carried out in tight, loose clothing, a mask and gloves;
actions to destroy the nest should be carried out only at night, when all the adult individuals are in the nest and are inactive;
You should not kill insects that fly out one by one, even if they attack you - when this type of insect dies, special substances are released that warn relatives and provoke an attack by a whole swarm;
if you fail, or a whole swarm of insects fly out of the nest, do not make sudden movements, but try to take cover, wait a few hours and only then repeat the procedure.

If the hive is under a roof between logs

In order to remove all the wasps in an inaccessible place between the logs, you just need more patience and a vacuum cleaner.

Using a vacuum cleaner, you should suck out as many insects that fly to the house as possible;
then you need to spray the wasp’s nest with a preparation that is designed to combat flying insects;
You should definitely block the entrance to it.

If the wasps still continue to arrive, the procedure must be repeated.

Positive and negative aspects of the neighborhood

Wasps are considered warlike and vengeful. They actively hunt smaller insects, most of which are pests.

Adults prefer various sweets and juices. But any organic food is great for consumption. Insects do not disdain feeding in landfills and cesspools. This means that they are carriers of infections.

The hornet's nest is reliably guarded; any intrusion into the territory is regarded as a threat. An immediate attack will follow, even in cases where there is no particular reason for this. In other words, when passing by a hive, there is a risk of being stung.

Wasp stings pose the greatest danger to children and allergy sufferers. Children are naturally inquisitive and playful. The nest may attract their attention, and the wasps will become an object of play. Unreasonable aggression and a bite can cause an allergic reaction, including pulmonary edema. In these cases, getting rid of the hive is simply necessary!

How to get rid of wasps in the wall of a wooden house if the nest is inaccessible

Quite often you can find a nest of bees in the walls of a wooden house. There are several options to remove it:

Use polyurethane foam, which instantly hardens and the wasps harden with it.
Pull them out with a vacuum cleaner, but in this case the queen may not get into it, which means that the result of the disappearance of insects will be short-lived.
Place poisonous baits.

Advice!

To prevent wasps from returning to the occupied place in the future, it is advisable to wipe it with potassium permanganate, acetic acid, peroxide.

Recommendations

For effective processing, the following points should be taken into account:

Mechanical methods of destruction are among the most effective.
Using protective equipment will help you avoid wasp bites.
Knowing the exact location of the nest is necessary for the highest quality processing.
The use of any of the methods is possible only under strict control of the situation. This is especially important when using the fire burning method.
The situation with wasps can get out of control and even become dangerous if it is not dealt with in time.
In a colony there can be not only hundreds, but thousands of individuals that can cause serious harm and pose a danger (spreading diseases, spoiling tree fruits, a high probability of attacking humans).
With the onset of cold weather, the wasp's nest becomes empty, and it can be safely removed and thrown away.
You should not let your guard down when dealing with even dead wasps, as their sting can still pose a threat to humans.
After the wasp nest has been removed, the area in which it was located must be treated with pesticides to prevent the wasps from returning in the future.

You cannot simply knock down an active wasp nest with a stick, as the angry insects will rush to attack and begin to sting.

How to get rid of a wasp nest on a balcony

It is also quite easy to remove all insects that have settled on the balcony. The main thing is to act in the evening or early morning.

hot water - carefully lower the entire nest into one bucket of boiling water. So, stand for about 10-20 minutes. Then carefully remove and destroy;
poison - you can spray the aerosol several times inside the bag. Then lower it onto the cocoon and tie it tightly. Leave it like this for several days.
mosquito coil – it should be left burning near the nest. In a couple of days the entire hive will disappear.

Aerosol Raptor

The popular contact-intestinal insecticidal aerosol not only repels, but also kills flying parasites. It works on the basis of highly effective nerve poisons: tetramethrin and permethrin. One cylinder is enough to treat 20 m2.

Use the Raptor aerosol product as follows:

Remove the cap from the bottle.
By pressing the button, spray the product for 15-20 seconds.
After 15 minutes, the annoying and inconvenient insects will disappear.
A pleasant orange aroma will remain in the air.

Price: 200 rubles for 275 ml.

How to get rid of earth wasps

There are several ways and techniques by which you can eliminate a swarm of wasps that has settled in the soil.

Poisoned baits - insecticide or boric acid should be dissolved in syrup and left near the hole, replenishing periodically. It will take about a week for the wasps to completely disappear.
Fire – this option is the fastest. You need to pour any flammable substance into their nest. Due to the fact that paper honeycombs are underground, they will burn in a matter of seconds.
Hot water - if there are flammable structures nearby, then this method will do. You will need 2-3 buckets of boiling water. It should be poured very quickly into the hole and covered with a stone. It is advisable to act as quickly as possible so that the wasps cannot fly out and start attacking.
Insecticides - you need to pour a poisonous agent into the cocoon and cover it with a stone.

Don't underestimate your enemy

When declaring war on wasps, you should first take care of your own safety . Their bites are really dangerous for humans, so do not forget that after a bite the wasp does not lose its sting, so it can attack many times. Those who have experience dealing with aggressive individuals are advised to wear a large amount of loose clothing. But most of all, you will protect yourself if you wear protective beekeeper overalls. In addition to a protective suit, take a good flashlight, because wasps most often build their nests in dark attics or unlit corners. You will need a constant light source, so it is better to mount the flashlight on a stationary vertical surface.

If the subject of the fight is ground wasps, how to get rid of it: keep buckets of earth ready, with which, if necessary, you can fill the nest and, if danger arises, leave the battlefield, in order to avoid being chased by a train consisting of a swarm of wasps.

Prepare an allergy medicine and ice , which will come to your aid in case of bites. A tourniquet, which will be required to be applied above the bite site to suck out the wasp venom, will also not hurt. This is done in cases of severe allergies to avoid anaphylactic shock.

Get some neighbors to help you. You will need a companion to carry the weapon, as well as a person who can provide first aid in case of a bite. For example, if a severe allergic reaction occurs in the form of confusion, dizziness, a sharp decrease in blood pressure, or even suffocation. Think carefully about all your escape routes in case of an unsuccessful battle.

First aid for a wasp sting

To relieve swelling, it is recommended to rub with onion, parsley, garlic or diluted ammonia immediately after the bite. You can also use soda lotions and take antiallergic medications. If the reaction is severe, use hydrocortisone. If bronchospasm, rapid heartbeat, pain in the lower back, heart area, joints, or convulsions begin, you should immediately call an ambulance.

It is quite possible to deal with a wasp nest on your own if you know what methods and methods should be used for this, as well as how to properly protect yourself when destroying them.

Precautionary measures

Removal of a wasp nest must be carried out in compliance with the following precautions:

Protective (thick) clothing is required.
Gloves will be required.
To protect your eyes - glasses.
Covering your face is a must.

A pesticide spray for treating protective clothing is a product that will enhance protection. Even if you are not allergic to wasp stings, you need to be on the safe side .

It is also important to consider where exactly the nest is located, and how safe it will be to use certain methods of influence. It is especially important to choose elimination methods for nests located on housing and wooden buildings.

Before using chemicals, you must study the instructions for the specific drug, including the safety precautions.

Application of essential oils

Where it is not possible to use any toxic chemicals, wasps can simply be repelled without harming them. These insects cannot tolerate some strong odors. Sensing an unpleasant aroma, they fly around this place, without flying into the dacha territory.

Plan:

Place along paths, gazebos, etc. small containers (plastic lids, saucers, etc.) with essential oil poured into them: geranium, cloves, mint, lavender, etc.
The scented oil can be used to spot lubricate doors, railings, garden furniture, etc.
Sprinkle water with clove oil or tea tree oil around the area.
Place cotton pads or swabs soaked in essential oils near the veranda, terrace or gazebo, where wasps often fly.

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Use of nets to protect crops

Wasps have a big sweet tooth and often spoil the harvest of grapes, pears, peaches, and other fruits and berries. You can protect yourself from them by creating a mechanical barrier that does not allow insects to get close to the fruits and spoil them.

Technology:

Prepare in advance the required number of special bags made of tulle, gauze or fine mesh. You can sew it yourself or buy ready-made ones in the store.
As soon as the fruits begin to plump and gain sweetness, they need to be placed in bags or wrapped in a thin cloth. It is important not to leave any cracks or holes, because wasps will crawl through everywhere.
Shrubs and small trees can be completely wrapped.
You should not remove the protection until harvesting.

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Aerosol Help Boyscout

A contact aerosol insecticide with a shocking effect that acts directly on flying insects. Active ingredients: cypermethrin and tetramethrin cause disruption of the nervous system. As a result, the wasps die from paralysis.

Application procedure:

The container is shaken vigorously several times.
Insert the included nozzle (thin tube) into the spray hole.
By pressing the lid, spray the aerosol in the area where the insects are located. The treatment is carried out from a distance of about 2-5 m.
The first victims can be observed already half an hour after treatment.

How much does it cost: 250 rubles for 250 ml.

Liquid DR. KLAUS

A concentrated liquid with lambda-cyhalothrin and a synergist as active ingredients, which destroys a huge number of pests, not excluding wasps. It is used to exterminate insects in the area around country houses and houses, as well as on verandas, terraces, paths, etc.

Use DR liquid. KLAUS in this way:

Shake the bottle vigorously several times to mix its contents.
Dilute with water, following the attached instructions, until an opaque, homogeneous emulsion of a faint milky white hue is obtained.
Cover plants used for food with film.
Spray the area. If the bottle has a special ejector, then you just need to connect a hose with tap water to it.
Work must be carried out in dry weather. Spraying direction is downwind.

Note: 1 bottle is enough to treat 20 acres.

Cost: 650 rubles per 1000 ml (1 bottle).

Bait with Swissinno Wasp Trap bait

Highly effective trap for wasps and hornets made in Switzerland. The principle of operation is that insects fly into a glass into which bait is poured, but cannot get out and drown. In this case, the bees, on the contrary, are repelled due to the content of a certain amount of vinegar.

Procedure for using the salting agent:

Remove the lid from the glass.
Place the bait inside.
Pour water into the container to the level indicated on it.
Close the lid and shake the contents thoroughly.
Remove the cover again.
Hang the trap in a place where wasps often appear, at a height of about 2 m from the ground. For maximum protection, use several pieces and place them along paths, around a gazebo, house, etc.
As the liquid evaporates, water should be added.

Price: 780 rubles for 1 piece.