The best way to naturally remove a nest is to wait until after dark and gently wrap a plastic bag around the nest. Pull the top of the bag tightly closed so that no wasps can escape once the nest is covered. Submerge the nest in a pail of water overnight to kill the wasps, then throw the nest in …

Yellow Jackets are the most territorial and they will go after you. Take pictures at a safe distance if you are not sure. The pictures will help you identify the type of wasp either online, or by an exterminator. When getting rid of a wasp nest, you can do the job yourself or you can call a professional exterminator to do the job safely.

For whatever reason, you might find it necessary to remove or cut back the roots from a tree in your yard. If this is not done carefully, it can cause permanent damage to the tree, and it will die. Obviously, if you’re talking about removing the roots from a …

You should notice immediate results. Wait twelve to twenty four hours and remove the nest if possible by placing it into a plastic trash bag and tying it securely closed. Dusting powders and gels. For wasp varieties that dwell underground or in vegetation areas you can use a dusting power or gel style repellant to kill the wasps and their eggs.

Ground bees can be one of the largest outdoor pests to homeowners. Unlike bees which have nests in trees and shrubs, ground bees are dangerous because anyone can step onto their nest. This would cause the bees to be provoked and attack an individual. Luckily, there are several methods to remove the ground bees from […]

Be sure to suit up with the appropriate protective clothing gear discussed in the above section on Ridding Yourself of Wasps Who Nest Beneath the Ground. – Attacking the Nest. Cautiously and slowly near the nest. Keep a good ten to twelve feet of distance from the wasp nest and carefully take aim with your wasp killer. Fire it at the nest’s ...

The Cicada Killer wasp is usually found in flowering plants, trees and bushes. These wasps usually live in the ground by burrowing holes however they do not build nests. Mud Dauber Wasps are another solitary type wasp that usually lives within a home’s eave troughs, attics, under the roofs of outbuilding and other extremely warm areas.

1. Use an electric sander and hand sanding with a rough-grit sandpaper to remove all traces of old paint or finish from the table. Be especially careful on curves and crevices — anything you miss in this step will greatly affect the appearance of your final finish. Stubborn areas can be cleared with steel wool, working in the direction of the ...

Window condensation is an unpleasant problem in many newer homes due to tightly sealed and well-insulated windows. Condensation occurs around the windows when water changes from its gas state to a liquid state. Water vapor turns into liquid when it comes into contact with a cold surface; for example, during the summer condensation can occur […]

Herbal enthusiasts will quickly fall in love with mint plants. And mint will fall in love with your garden, as well. Should you decide to plant it, then consider yourself appropriately warned; it will swiftly spread to all parts of it. This inherent vigor of the Mint plant makes the tough perennial a wonderful, impossible […]