Wasp and Hornet Spray

[MarkF48]

I've got some yellow jackets that seem to have made a nest behind a chimney on the outside of the house. Some of the sprays I've tried kills the ones I see, but don't think the potency is enough to kill off the ones further in. I used to have some cans of spray I had acquired when I worked for an electric utility company years ago (can't recall the name) and the stuff I'm buying lately doesn't seem to have the same strength. I don't know if Federal/State regulations for this stuff have limited the toxicity for what is sold now.

What are you using that works well?

 

[kenmbz]

Used Tempo for YJ in my soffits- it's a powder so you need an applicator-as wasps fly through it they carry into the nest.
Be careful- YJ leave guards out until all of the nest is back in at night-even found a few guards slightly after sunset.

 

[Roadworthy]

I've had a few wasp issues myself. I do not go after the nest during the day - always after dark, and then with caution because they are not all sound sleepers. Ideally wait until December or January and remove the nest.

 

[grsthegreat]

is this the stuff i buy 6 cans a year from my electrical supply house. its the only stuff that kills them rat bast**** instantly...they die when hit nearly instantly. the stuff is amazing....probably nuclear reactor core materials.

 

[Toyboy]

I've found the foam wasp/hornet killer works best for me.

 

[ustmd]

Where I am at, Wasps are daily fact of life during the spring, summer and fall.

I am big believer in Spectracide Pro Wasp and Hornet spray:

SpectracidePRO Wasp & Hornet Killer, Aerosol, 18-Ounce - Walmart.com - Walmart.com

It does them and the nests in immediately.

 

[ruffdog]

I've found the foam wasp/hornet killer works best for me.

Two nights ago I went after a football sized hive in the shed. There was about 8 standing guard and I hit them with my foamy Hot Shot spray. Man, that hive woke up right NOW! I hit them with more foam just as they zeroed in on me. Most were falling on the ground and crawling around when one got on my hand holding the flashlight. I shook my hand and broke the light against the stack of firewood. Now I was in the dark in the cluttered shed with pissed off yellow jackets trying to find me. I got out without getting stung, got another light, and looked at all the YJs squirming on the ground. The next morning every single YJ was gone from the ground.......skunk?

 

[aczlan]

Note for anybody going after yellow jacket nest. If you're going after dark using a light, be sure to put the light someplace where you aren't as they will be attracted to the light and you can spray them there if needed.

Aaron Z

 

[Maxify55]

Malathion to kill the wasps and saturate the nest.
Then, Bifen I/T around the area (Under eaves trough, along barn walls etc.) to discourage further infestations.
I spray the walls of my barn with the Bifen to keep down the mud daubers & spiders , as well. As there is I food source to attract them.

 

[dstig1]

Where I am at, Wasps are daily fact of life during the spring, summer and fall.

I am big believer in Spectracide Pro Wasp and Hornet spray:

SpectracidePRO Wasp & Hornet Killer, Aerosol, 18-Ounce - Walmart.com - Walmart.com

It does them and the nests in immediately.

Same here but i get it from Home Depot. Works much better than others I have tried.