irv Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 From an ant problem to now having bees in my shed! We have a very similar looking nest in our shed. They are getting through a very small crack/hole and the nest is getting bigger by the day. I seen this nest a while ago but I thought it was dormant as we seen no bees and no activity, but that has all changed. I don't want to kill them if I can help it and especially if they are honey bees but I need to know what kind they are first? I'd appreciate any help. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 They are not honey bees. Look like wasps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Looking like Yellow Jackets. Hate to kill them even though they are not honey bees but I see no other option? Our's is a smaller version of this but I know it will eventually get this big or bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Mainecat said: They are not honey bees. Look like wasps Yellow Jackets, I believe, Maincat? The nest is very similar, only our's is smaller, so far. I guess the spray comes out tonight? Edited July 26, 2017 by irv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 3 minutes ago, irv said: Yellow Jackets, I believe, Maincat? The nest is very similar, only our's is smaller, so far. I guess the spray comes out tonight? Use brake parts cleaner. Works way better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 22 minutes ago, SVT Renegade XRS said: Use brake parts cleaner. Works way better I have Wasp and Hornet foam spray, which I assume would also work, but I forgot about the Brake Cleaner option so maybe I'll give a try instead? Thanks, I appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, irv said: I have Wasp and Hornet foam spray, which I assume would also work, but I forgot about the Brake Cleaner option so maybe I'll give a try instead? Thanks, I appreciate the help. I've used the foam as well, doesn't work anywhere near as good or as fast as brake cleaner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 3 minutes ago, SVT Renegade XRS said: I've used the foam as well, doesn't work anywhere near as good or as fast as brake cleaner Good to know! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 1 minute ago, irv said: Good to know! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Kill those suckers. I've used the foam, good info on the brake cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I just hose'em good with water til the best is gone. They'll move on. Usually goes off without a problem. Usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Zambroski said: I just hose'em good with water til the best is gone. They'll move on. Usually goes off without a problem. Usually. Bees and nest were inside my shed in the rafters but were using a small hole/slot to come and go. I just came in from blasting them. The brake clean tube/hose was tough to get into the small opening and to be honest, I couldn't really tell if I was in the right one? I sprayed the hell out of them with brake clean then went in the shed and the nest was buzzing! A few were outside the nest not really paying much attention to me so I sprayed them and the nest down with the foam. The nest was still buzzing so through the foam I poked a hole in the nest and blasted some more. That did the trick! The nest started breaking apart and the combs with the larvae starting falling to the floor. This nest had the makings, going by the amount of combs and larvae, to turn into a big one! Glad to say I caught when I did before someone got stung bad! Pretty cool looking nests these sucker build. Edited July 27, 2017 by irv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 4 minutes ago, irv said: Bees and nest were inside my shed in the rafters but were using a small hole/slot to come and go. I just came in from blasting them. The hose was tough to get into the small opening and to be honest, I couldn't really tell if I was in the right one? I sprayed the hell out of them with brake clean then went in the shed and the nest was buzzing! A few were outside the nest not really paying much attention to me so I sprayed them and the nest down with the foam. The nest was still buzzing so through the foam I poked a hole in the nest and blasted some more. That did the trick! The nest started breaking apart and the combs with the larvae starting falling to the floor. This nest had the makings, going by the amount of combs and larvae, to turn into a big one! Glad to say I caught when I did before someone got stung bad! Gotta kill the queen or they will rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, FAT DAVE said: Gotta kill the queen or they will rebuild. They're all gone. Not a buzz anywhere and the nest is destroyed. Edited July 27, 2017 by irv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Zambroski said: I just hose'em good with water til the best is gone. They'll move on. Usually goes off without a problem. Usually. Ive used my hp sprayer....blows the shit out of the nest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I've used a 12 gauge when I had a hive in a tree, that really ticked 'em off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Use brake cleaner and matches. Be sure to film! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 12 minutes ago, awful knawful said: Use brake cleaner and matches. Be sure to film! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 1 hour ago, irv said: They're all gone. Not a buzz anywhere and the nest is destroyed. What did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted July 27, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 27, 2017 Use that white powder ant killer, rubber glove, toss a hand full at the nest, all the bees will carry it in and kill the Queen and everything in the hive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 11 hours ago, SVT Renegade XRS said: What did you use? Brake clean then the bee killer foam. I detailed it above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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