I don't like the yellowjackets

[DblG]

Because one stung me on the side of my knee during our 2nd song at a Concert in the Park last Wednesday. 10 acres, 200 other people -including 2 guitarists, a drummer & singer- and it chooses me to land on and sting for no other reason than the shear enjoyment of it I guess. it's just another sign of bassists getting no respect... Well the show went on because I'm not allergic that I know of, but my leg still is swollen somewhat from that little p.o.s.

[HugeInJapan]

I know what you mean! I had a wasp land on my A string and just chill there for a few minutes at the last outdoor gig I played. I tried waving the neck around and blowing on him... he just wouldn't fly away. I actually had to play around him!

[kcole4001]

I had hornets living in my house wall last year, and this year they built a nest under my front deck.
I killed all of 'em again, and didn't get stung badly this time.

I feel for ya, last year they got me twice while I was trying to find something to kill 'em with.
Darn bites stung for days!

I found you can't kill them with:

brake cleaner -just slows 'em down a little

50/50 bleach and water sprayed on 'em

automotive spray primer - just makes 'em red, and REALLY mad, though you can spot them flying around easier

[Jaco D]

For a while I thought you were referring to Jimmy Haslip's band.

[Jaco D]

Originally Posted by kcole4001

I killed all of 'em again, and didn't get stung badly this time.

What works then? Got a few milling outside the house and want to confront them when I have something that works.

[254 stringer]

Drought here in Texas where I'm at it hasn't rained in I forget how long. I used to have all sorts of wasps living around my house big nests every where but since it has turned into a desert they are all gone. I did have a stray chicken living at my house a few years ago and she killed the crap out of them I guess they taste good.

[WilliamSandoval]

SPEAKING OF BRAKE CLEANER- If you get the stem/straw whatever they're called and put it into the nozzle, you can get a lighter and light it and just burn any bee you see. Works 100% of the time.

I haven't tried it without the straw because I would probably burn my hand. The straw keeps the fluid contained instead of spraying every which way...


If you light yourself on fire, it's not my fault.

[Tat2dHeart]

Originally Posted by Jaco D

What works then? Got a few milling outside the house and want to confront them when I have something that works.

Really sticky hairspray. They can't fly when their wings are stuck together, so they drop like a rock and you can step on them.

[lo_freq_geek]

I can relate. A wasp bit me on the last knuckle of my left hand ring finger this week. It was pretty swollen and painful for that evening's rehearsal and still hurt on Friday's gig.

[Saxn]

Ouch, man... yeah those yellow jackets are angry little bastards, to be sure. We have a bunch of interaction with them out on our country lot.

...did you miss a beat?

[Savage_Dreams]

Originally Posted by Tat2dHeart

Really sticky hairspray. They can't fly when their wings are stuck together, so they drop like a rock and you can step on them.

that might have worked in the 80's, but really, who carries a can of aquanet in their gig bag nowadays!

[stratovani]

Just call an exterminator. I'd rather pay him than get stung!

[REV]

To take out a Yellowjacket nest, wait until dusk, they are less active. Make a solution of soapy water, heavy on the liquid detergent. Dump it on the nest. The soapy water will suffocate them. This works best on Yellowjackets that nest in the ground.
It's best to go in and get the nest later cause it will attract the next group. good luck and be careful.

[poorbassist15]

I hate those little bastards(have a phobia of them actually). We have very creative ways to deal with bees/wasps/hornets/yellowjackets here in the south...

Spray the nest with gas(for added effect, and nest destruction, light it). Or, just spray it with gas, and they should be gone. If they are up near your gutters, spray them with a nozzle and your garden hose(only works on small nests, if it's big and you spray it, run like hell). Good ol wasp killer works as well. I've used Clorox in the past, too.

If you're feeling adventurous, a large rock. Fun way to get exercise, too.

[nobodysfool]

I've had great luck with Brake Parts Cleaner. Best bug killer in the world! I even pick off carpenter bees (they look like bumblebees) in the air with bpc. They fly a short distance, and nose dive, and never move again. Wasps drop like stones. The trick is to hit them square on, soak the suckers. If they only get a drop or two, it pisses them off. You have to get enough on them to get them wet. Wasp killer works too, just costs more, but the cans do spray farther. I hate bees, wasps, bumblebees, hornets, and I admit to having a phobia about them. I take great delight in killing as many of them as I can.....

I deal with ants and anthills with gasoline and a match. Sucks all the oxygen out of the hill, so they come up for air, and right into the flames....no more ants....

[kcole4001]

Originally Posted by Jaco D

What works then? Got a few milling outside the house and want to confront them when I have something that works.

Raid is the only thing I got to work.

[kcole4001]

Originally Posted by WilliamSandoval

SPEAKING OF BRAKE CLEANER- If you get the stem/straw whatever they're called and put it into the nozzle, you can get a lighter and light it and just burn any bee you see. Works 100% of the time.

I haven't tried it without the straw because I would probably burn my hand. The straw keeps the fluid contained instead of spraying every which way...


If you light yourself on fire, it's not my fault.

I had the non-chlorinated stuff, just stuns them for a bit.

Also, lighting it is not such a great idea when they're living in the outer wall of your house...

[MatticusMania]

Originally Posted by Jaco D

What works then? Got a few milling outside the house and want to confront them when I have something that works.

Spray Adhesive

[DblG]

Well this went well... from a story of me being stung by a yellowjacket while playing a song at a show to what's the best way to kill the little bastages! lol

Well, I always just use Raid or Ortho or whatever I can get at the store.

[Fretless1!]

Ooh, got into a nest of yellowjackets when I was a kid. They are nasty, agressive little devils. They lit me up.

Gasoline in the nest works. Do NOT light the gasoline. Just pour it in the nest and run.