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Wildlife Reports => Toronto Wildlife => Topic started by: BoboBird on June 25, 2012, 07:31:59 PM

Title: Hive
Post by: BoboBird on June 25, 2012, 07:31:59 PM

Wasp hive inside a portable toilet. Someone will be in for a good fright one day.

The 2 wasps seemed pretty docile but I was a bit hesitant about moving in closer.

1.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vveWdebzXo0/T-jclCJcc1I/AAAAAAAAIJk/02nLnfGSaXo/s800/20120617_2360.jpg)

2.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QF0fwTjujoA/T-jcmnp9xwI/AAAAAAAAIJs/PBplmd_SfmU/s800/20120617_2363.jpg)

Title: Re: Hive
Post by: paul_reeves on June 25, 2012, 07:35:20 PM

Very cool shots.

Paul.

Title: Re: Hive
Post by: egret on June 26, 2012, 01:04:09 PM

oh Good Grief!
Im v. scared of those things


good shots though

Egret

Title: Re: Hive
Post by: BIGFRANK on July 01, 2012, 12:44:11 PM

And for anyone who wants rid of wasps,(not supporting killing them for no particular reason) Dawn mixed with water, spray and stomp. It works very fast. We had to clear out about 30 small nests that were in and around our educational birds pens as they were being constantly bothered. It was also a risk to those caring for the birds. It was a safe way to get rid of them and not risk using chemicals around the birds. Spray right on the hive/nest, when adults are at it. They will start to fall immediately and U can stomp them safely.

Title: Re: Hive
Post by: Rob'in'To on July 09, 2012, 09:00:01 PM

Good tid-bit to learn.  Thanks Frank!  We suddenly have a bit of a Hornet situation at the back of the yard.  Little black and white stingers are loving the grape jelly we be feeding the Orioles.  Put out a few traps, no idea where their nest is.  So if any come up hear the house while we BBQ'ing, might have to spray them and then stomp them.