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4midable
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Wasps

Post by 4midable » Mon Jul 24, 2023 5:56 pm

Any local recommendations to burnley for getting rid of nests?

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Re: Wasps

Post by AfloatinClaret » Mon Jul 24, 2023 6:24 pm

Try asking a chap called Derek Richardson, or maybe someone from the English RFU:
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/ ... ugby-union

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Re: Wasps

Post by claretdavid » Mon Jul 24, 2023 6:41 pm

I used these a few years ago. They were excellent.
Atlas Environmental Services Ltd Phone: 01282 777549

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Re: Wasps

Post by AGENT_CLARET » Mon Jul 24, 2023 6:44 pm

Roll up a massive newspaper 😂

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Re: Wasps

Post by COBBLE » Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:11 pm

If considering a DIY job it depends on how accessible it is and how clear and quick an escape route you have. Otherwise use the experts who will have the protective gear.

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Re: Wasps

Post by holycustard » Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:12 pm

Dont chuck rocks at it :o it doesnt end well :shock: :D

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Re: Wasps

Post by Spindles » Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:13 pm

https://wallacepestcontrol.co.uk/

local lad, really professional and very environmentally aware.
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Re: Wasps

Post by Tricky Trevor » Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:14 pm

I was gardening my Dads grave and found a wasps nest in it. I asked the cemetery gardeners and they said petrol and a match works. It did.

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Re: Wasps

Post by Croydon Claret » Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:27 pm

All councils have their own pest control service. A quick Google will find Burnley's offering

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Re: Wasps

Post by Bosscat » Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:38 pm

We had one in a Red Currant bush a few years ago within a week it had gone from the size of a cricket ball to a Football ... got an Aerosol Wasp Nest killer from B&Q
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Did the job ... The bush didn't make it (but hey ho better than a colony of hot-arsed black and yellow little angry buggers)

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Re: Wasps

Post by roperclaret » Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:59 pm

Incinerate the nasty little bastards

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Re: Wasps

Post by NottsClaret » Mon Jul 24, 2023 8:07 pm

I used that foam stuff once. It does work, if you have easy access and as above, an escape route. Just do it around dusk and leave the nest up afterwards, supposed to put off any other colony from moving in. Only about £5 for a can.

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Re: Wasps

Post by Wuggawumphwumph » Mon Jul 24, 2023 8:45 pm

Martin Rowell from haslingden top bloke
Think he trades under the name of red rose pest control

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Re: Wasps

Post by Quickenthetempo » Mon Jul 24, 2023 9:01 pm

I tried killing a nest myself in the kitchen roof. It was late August by the time I realised, so had grown to around 10k wasps.

I used foam can after foam can for about 2 weeks before getting a professional in.
It takes them about 10 seconds to spray their chemical and kills the lot.

Save the hassle. Get the professionals in.

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Re: Wasps

Post by 4midable » Mon Jul 24, 2023 9:10 pm

Thanks all
Atlas as recommended are booked

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Re: Wasps

Post by HuncoatClaret » Tue Jul 25, 2023 1:47 pm

Croydon Claret wrote:
Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:27 pm
All councils have their own pest control service. A quick Google will find Burnley's offering
Burnley Council use Hyndburn's pest control team

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Re: Wasps

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Tue Jul 25, 2023 1:51 pm

Put an Alexa speaker near the nest and ask Alexa to play Coldplay

They will be gone within 3 songs

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Re: Wasps

Post by GetIntoEm » Tue Jul 25, 2023 1:52 pm

can of lynx and a lighter

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Re: Wasps

Post by Tribesmen » Tue Jul 25, 2023 2:15 pm

Bosscat wrote:
Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:38 pm
We had one in a Red Currant bush a few years ago within a week it had gone from the size of a cricket ball to a Football ... got an Aerosol Wasp Nest killer from B&Q
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Did the job ... The bush didn't make it (but hey ho better than a colony of hot-arsed black and yellow little angry buggers)
Yep i will go with that one also .

I recalll it was called wasp nest killer or something like that over here in Ireland , anyway did a great job as you spray either early in the morning or late at night when they are sleepy . The wasps bring the form gear into the queen and she dies so end of story in about two days .

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Re: Wasps

Post by Taffy on the wing » Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:17 pm

holycustard wrote:
Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:12 pm
Dont chuck rocks at it :o it doesnt end well :shock: :D
:lol:

… or put a smoking newspaper in there on the end of a stick… & poke around

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Re: Wasps

Post by dougcollins » Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:26 pm

DIY is not the way to go. I speak from experience.

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