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Wasps are nasty insects. They are vicious, they don’t die when they sting you, and they can sting you several times. It’s hard to see anything good that wasps can do and because of this, you most likely want to get rid of them if you have an abundance of them in or around your home.

When dealing with wasps, it’s important that you fully protect yourself. Wearing rubber is often recommended because cotton is not thick enough for the wasp’s incredibly strong stinger. Wasp stings can actually be so harmful that it’s also recommended that you don’t take on this task alone, in case you end up in a situation where you need help. Also try to attack a wasp’s nest after the sun has gone down. This is when the wasps are most likely to stay in their nest, and when you’ll be able to kill a lot of them all at once.

If the wasp nest that you’re dealing with is in the ground, you can get rid of it with fuel such as kerosene or diesel and a large, wet towel. Start by pouring the fuel over the entire nest and in the hole. Then quickly cover the entire hole with the towel. The fumes alone will be enough to kill the wasps so you don’t need to worry about lighting a fire. If you do want to light a fire, you can go out at dusk and light a small fire underneath a hanging wasp’s nest. The smoke from the fire will choke the wasps inside the nest.

If there’s a hanging wasp nest, really the only choice you have is to use a pressurized bomb. This will be the most effective, and definitely more effective than any other pesticide spray you’ll use. When using the pressurized bomb, stand a few feet away from the nest and throw it at the nest, trying to get it into the mouth of the nest. If it doesn’t make it inside, or if it falls out, don’t worry about it too much. The nest will still be destroyed and because of that, the wasps will either die too or leave to find another nest.

If you want to use a less dramatic way to get rid of your wasps, create a sugar trap. Wasps love things that are sweet and so, this will attract and trap them. Use a jar that has a tight-fitting lid that you can poke a hole through. Then take the lid off and mix together some sugar and water so that it reaches the middle of the jar. Screw the lid tightly back on and find a place near the wasp infestation. If possible, hang it from a branch or tree. The wasps will smell the sugar and fly into the jar. Their wings will then become stuck in the syrupy mix and they will remain in the jar until they drown and die.

There are a few ways that you can get rid of wasps. But, they all do require some courage and patience on your part. If you’re really frightened of wasps, it might be best just to call a professional who can do the job for you.

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