Wasps nesting underneath the gable wood trim
 

At the gable end of the building, there is a piece slanted wood trim at the
top, near the roof line. There is a gap behind the wood trim, and wasps are
nesting there.

In a different section of the gable end, toward the rear of the building,
there were carpenter bees late in the spring, and I got the condo management
company to dust the area and put a screen over the gap. They also dusted a
section toward the front because I saw wasps nests in this section, but the
wasps are currently active there.

Wondering if I need to be insisting that condo management do something about
the wasps? My building is around 20 years old, and I don't think this is
anything new. They aren't getting into the house or attic that I'm aware
of. Seems to me if they spray or dust it needs to be done regularly, unless
maybe they put up a screen like they did for the carpenter bees. ***What do
you think needs to be done?***

BTW, The screen they used for the the gap in the section that had carpenter
bees was made of metal (since Carpenter bees can't bore through metal).
Wondering if this is a hazard for attracting lightening during an electrical
storm, since it is relatively close to the roof line?

Thanks,

J.

Wasps nesting underneath the gable wood trim
 

Wasps nesting underneath the gable wood trim
 

On Aug 9, 3:28 pm, "
wrote:
At the gable end of the building, there is a piece slanted wood trim at the
top, near the roof line. There is a gap behind the wood trim, and wasps are
nesting there.

In a different section of the gable end, toward the rear of the building,
there were carpenter bees late in the spring, and I got the condo management
company to dust the area and put a screen over the gap. They also dusted a
section toward the front because I saw wasps nests in this section, but the
wasps are currently active there.

Wondering if I need to be insisting that condo management do something about
the wasps? My building is around 20 years old, and I don't think this is
anything new. They aren't getting into the house or attic that I'm aware
of. Seems to me if they spray or dust it needs to be done regularly, unless
maybe they put up a screen like they did for the carpenter bees. ***What do
you think needs to be done?***

BTW, The screen they used for the the gap in the section that had carpenter
bees was made of metal (since Carpenter bees can't bore through metal).
Wondering if this is a hazard for attracting lightening during an electrical
storm, since it is relatively close to the roof line?

Thanks,

J.

Are they Mud Dauber Wasps? Do they make a mud nest attached to the
eave? If so, just wash it down with a hose.

Your fear of lightning on such small metal area is unfounded.

Wasps nesting underneath the gable wood trim
 

The nests are made of paper.


Are they Mud Dauber Wasps? Do they make a mud nest attached to the
eave? If so, just wash it down with a hose.

Your fear of lightning on such small metal area is unfounded.

Wasps nesting underneath the gable wood trim
 

On Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:28:01 GMT, "
wrote:

At the gable end of the building, there is a piece slanted wood trim at the
top, near the roof line. There is a gap behind the wood trim, and wasps are
nesting there.

In a different section of the gable end, toward the rear of the building,
there were carpenter bees late in the spring, and I got the condo management
company to dust the area and put a screen over the gap. They also dusted a
section toward the front because I saw wasps nests in this section, but the
wasps are currently active there.

Wondering if I need to be insisting that condo management do something about
the wasps? My building is around 20 years old, and I don't think this is
anything new. They aren't getting into the house or attic that I'm aware
of. Seems to me if they spray or dust it needs to be done regularly, unless
maybe they put up a screen like they did for the carpenter bees. ***What do
you think needs to be done?***

BTW, The screen they used for the the gap in the section that had carpenter
bees was made of metal (since Carpenter bees can't bore through metal).
Wondering if this is a hazard for attracting lightening during an electrical
storm, since it is relatively close to the roof line?

Thanks,

J.

If the wasps are not near people, a door, or place where they may be
disturbed just leave them alone. They will be capturing spiders which
there are usually lots near the end of summer. However, if the wasps
are a threat, wait 30 minutes past sundown and spray the nest with
hornet/wasp killer. The next day cautiously check the area. There
should not be any more wasps on the nest then you can knock it down.
Carpenter bees are less threatening and you can spray and plug their
hole any time.