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Post by daylilydude on Feb 26, 2012 6:42:36 GMT -5
I was in the root/storm shelter and it was loaded with the mud nests of these critters, is there a way of getting rid of these without using harsh chemicals?
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Post by coppice on Feb 26, 2012 9:17:37 GMT -5
Stout cloths and gloves with a bee veil and a shovel should do it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2012 9:43:59 GMT -5
They are bad here in Texas but usually leave me alone. I save the harsh chemicals for the yellow jackets.
I rarely if ever see them in the mud nests so not sure if maybe you wait for them to leave then just smash it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2012 14:27:44 GMT -5
If they are active around the nest, you can smoke 'em out with a smudge pot (wet leaves, fresh/green wood, BBQ charcoal, in a metal bucket or BBQ grill), then smash the nests. They will come back and rebuild unless you plug all the holes. Deb
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Post by paulf on Feb 26, 2012 17:25:45 GMT -5
Mud Daubers are relatively harmless and do not sting so far as I know. They create a mess and cleaning out the nests is a pain. Keeping them out is about the only way to discourage them.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2012 10:31:26 GMT -5
there is always a bunch of them in the chicken house every year,pity the chickens cant jump that high. I just smack the nests with a broom to break them up,never discourages them in the least.
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Post by paquebot on Feb 27, 2012 16:08:46 GMT -5
Has any of you ever opened up a freshly-sealed nest? You'll find each cell filled with paralyzed spiders. Depending upon the size of the spiders, may be up to 15-20 in each one. One egg is laid in each cell and the larva proceeds to consume the spiders. There are just enough spiders to assure that there is enough food to allow the wasp grub to grow to maturity with no further help from the parent.
Martin
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2012 11:38:04 GMT -5
I didn't know that. Course now I do next time I see a fresh nest I may feel bad about destroying it,in fact its got me thinking just why do I knock the nests down.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2012 1:57:09 GMT -5
I wish I had some over here! I live in central fl. and where I used to live they were all over! I moved across town, into the city area and now I haven't seen any. They help control the spider population (they generally prefer orb weavers) and one variety only feeds on black widows! I wish I had those here because there have been widows all over my yard this summer! They are generally harmless but I did hear they can give you a nasty sting if you mess with them.
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