Gem99ultra
Veteran Member
Two weeks ago I was chopping down sticker vines around the pond and was attacked by what I thought was yellow jackets. They swarmed on me like lightning'; got hit about 10 times before I could get away from them.
So, being a brave soul (or just plain stupid!), I've been back there several times trying to find their nest, which is usually in the ground. But failing that, I just sprayed the area with some Seven Dust liquid thinking that'd run them off or kill them. Yesterday I went back and again started chopping down the sticker vines when my partner hollered - RUN! Without hesitation, I took off. She then pointed out a huge hornet nest in a tree next to where I was working, with hornets swarming all around the nest. The hornet nest is about 12 inches round and strangely, fastened to the tree trunk.
What I need to know is what/how is the best way to get rid of those critters. I have the usual little spray can of hornet/flying insect spray, but that's just not going to do the job. The nest is about 8' off the ground and not a clear shot. Is there anything else I could use?
I do have a tank sprayer that will reach about 12' of liquid. I need to be careful though with just shooting a lot of liquid insecticide out there for fear that it'll wash into the pond and killing off the fish. Flame thrower is out as well due to the dry pine trees. Suggestions?
So, being a brave soul (or just plain stupid!), I've been back there several times trying to find their nest, which is usually in the ground. But failing that, I just sprayed the area with some Seven Dust liquid thinking that'd run them off or kill them. Yesterday I went back and again started chopping down the sticker vines when my partner hollered - RUN! Without hesitation, I took off. She then pointed out a huge hornet nest in a tree next to where I was working, with hornets swarming all around the nest. The hornet nest is about 12 inches round and strangely, fastened to the tree trunk.
What I need to know is what/how is the best way to get rid of those critters. I have the usual little spray can of hornet/flying insect spray, but that's just not going to do the job. The nest is about 8' off the ground and not a clear shot. Is there anything else I could use?
I do have a tank sprayer that will reach about 12' of liquid. I need to be careful though with just shooting a lot of liquid insecticide out there for fear that it'll wash into the pond and killing off the fish. Flame thrower is out as well due to the dry pine trees. Suggestions?