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I can't cut my grass.
me ^ | 8/31/06

Posted on 08/31/2006 12:11:04 PM PDT by LouAvul

I can't cut my grass because there's about a million wasps (or something like wasps) flying around at ground level.

What are they looking for and how can I get rid of them?


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To: LouAvul

Get some goats. They will do a nice job on the lawn. Just one problem: they can attract al Qaeda.


21 posted on 08/31/2006 12:18:50 PM PDT by Pharmboy (Every single day provides at least one new reason to hate the mainstream media...)
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To: LouAvul

well, you could try to get a UN resolution condemning their occupation of your lawn
or maybe you should just try to be understanding...

personally though, I'd just invest in some chemical carpetbombing, like an aerosol yellowjacket and wasp killer. Odds are that thet're yellowjackets with an underground nest, and the lawnmower's vibrations are setting them off. I've had this problem before; try to figure out where they're coming from, then go in and night kill and them all. You might have to go in with an aerosol to take down the ones coming out of the nest and a jet spray for the hive itself. Good hunting.


22 posted on 08/31/2006 12:19:10 PM PDT by verum ago (Proper foreign policy makes loud noises.)
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To: LouAvul; martin_fierro; mikrofon

Are you logged in?


23 posted on 08/31/2006 12:19:25 PM PDT by Charles Henrickson (Wasps hang out in logs.)
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To: LouAvul

When yellowjackets are found nesting in the ground, first try pouring a soap and water solution into the entrance. Many types of soap will work, including dish and laundry soap.

If that doesn't work, apply an insecticide into the nest opening. Be sure you use a product that is cleared for use in lawns or soil. Dusts are more effective than liquid insecticides because liquids do not always reach the nest. After you are sure all the wasps have been exterminated, cover the nest entrance with soil.
When treating ground-dwelling wasp nests, use one of the following insecticides: *

* carbaryl (e.g. Sevin) as a dust
* chlorpyrifos (e.g. Dursban) as a dust
* carbaryl (e.g. Sevin) as a liquid concentrate
* acephate (e.g. Orthene) as a liquid concentrate
* diazinon as a liquid concentrate


24 posted on 08/31/2006 12:19:59 PM PDT by Eva
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To: LouAvul

When yellowjackets are found nesting in the ground, first try pouring a soap and water solution into the entrance. Many types of soap will work, including dish and laundry soap.

If that doesn't work, apply an insecticide into the nest opening. Be sure you use a product that is cleared for use in lawns or soil. Dusts are more effective than liquid insecticides because liquids do not always reach the nest. After you are sure all the wasps have been exterminated, cover the nest entrance with soil.
When treating ground-dwelling wasp nests, use one of the following insecticides: *

* carbaryl (e.g. Sevin) as a dust
* chlorpyrifos (e.g. Dursban) as a dust
* carbaryl (e.g. Sevin) as a liquid concentrate
* acephate (e.g. Orthene) as a liquid concentrate
* diazinon as a liquid concentrate


25 posted on 08/31/2006 12:20:11 PM PDT by Eva
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To: verum ago
well, you could try to get a UN resolution

Talking to them might work.

26 posted on 08/31/2006 12:20:59 PM PDT by llevrok (When you take my gin from my cold, dead hand....)
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To: LouAvul
I can't cut my grass because there's about a million wasps (or something like wasps) flying around at ground level.

It's Bush's fault.

27 posted on 08/31/2006 12:21:00 PM PDT by Charles Henrickson (WASP)
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To: LouAvul
I can't cut my grass because there's about a million wasps

Damn Protestants. Tell them there is a chicken dinner tomorrow, they need to go make 3-bean casserole and be done with them.

28 posted on 08/31/2006 12:21:10 PM PDT by Toby06
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To: 1Old Pro

First where do you live, they could be yellow jackets with nests burrowed underneath the lawn. Some people burn them out. Also, perhaps this is caused by climate change and global warming. In that case, you should stop driving your SUV.
_____________________________________________________

If you are in California, Arnold will save you by signing more legislation to curb global warming. Arnold wants to curb those Carbon Dioxide emissions that caused your problem. Although the economy in your city might tank and you will have to pay higher energy costs, at least the problem might be solved. Also he will probably sign legistlation protecting the wasps so you cannot do anything about it until his cure for global warming is applied.

Arnold is a big mistake to this state. I can't believe the party supports him. /done ranting


29 posted on 08/31/2006 12:21:37 PM PDT by racing fan (Go Team Israel!)
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To: LouAvul
Don't worry. They're just Africanized Honey Bees.
30 posted on 08/31/2006 12:21:50 PM PDT by Deguello
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To: LouAvul
Do they look like this?


31 posted on 08/31/2006 12:22:21 PM PDT by DoctorMichael (A wall first. A wall now.)
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To: pissant

You have "ant" in your handle so please copme to the defence of these Wasp


32 posted on 08/31/2006 12:22:34 PM PDT by llevrok (When you take my gin from my cold, dead hand....)
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To: LouAvul
Use one of these:


33 posted on 08/31/2006 12:24:06 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (the war on poverty should include health club memberships for the morbidly poor)
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To: TexasCajun

Ahhh -- I posted before scanning the thread! :(


34 posted on 08/31/2006 12:24:49 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (the war on poverty should include health club memberships for the morbidly poor)
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To: LouAvul
how can I get rid of them?

Get out the Barry Manilow records.

35 posted on 08/31/2006 12:25:26 PM PDT by Charles Henrickson (That'll drive them away.)
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To: LouAvul
Did they look like this? If so, I would be scared too:


36 posted on 08/31/2006 12:26:34 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (the war on poverty should include health club memberships for the morbidly poor)
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To: LouAvul
There should be a name for a thread that, when the title is observed in the message list, appears to be ZOT-worthy, but once you open it, it turns out to be legitimate.
37 posted on 08/31/2006 12:27:18 PM PDT by GreenAccord (I just spell-checked MOONBAT. Shouldn't that be in the FR lexicon as a valid word?)
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To: LouAvul
What are they looking for. . . ?

What are ANY of us looking for, really? Wasps are no different.

38 posted on 08/31/2006 12:27:28 PM PDT by Charles Henrickson (They're just misunderstood.)
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To: MHGinTN; LouAvul; MozarkDawg
Beer in saucers will rid you of the nuisance.

Beer in bottles may lessen the unhealthy urge to do yardwork.

;-)

39 posted on 08/31/2006 12:27:33 PM PDT by dighton
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To: LouAvul

It's probably yellow jackets which build underground bunkers. The vibration from the lawn mower has enraged them.

Yellow jackets can bite as well as sting and the bites can cause septic blood poisoning because wasp feed on carrion.

You will need to locate the hole and mark it someway and wait till dark, so they will all be comfortably settled down for the night. Then fry them in their beds with wasp killing spray (Black Flag).


40 posted on 08/31/2006 12:28:07 PM PDT by Valpal1 (Big Media is like Barney Fife with a gun.)
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