in my grill.
The wasp nest in the back I noticed when it was quite a bit smaller one day when I had to change out the tank. They were kind of doing their own thing going in and out and didn't seem to mind all of the ruckus I was making, so I let them be. Well two nights ago when I was just finishing up grilling, the grill flared up and out from the side of the grill came a brigade of about 8 bees who swarmed around me in disapproval. A closer look yesterday showed that the wasp nest has increased dramatically in size, as well as a small bee hive. So though I managed to make it inside unscathed that night, it's safe to say that my grilling days are over until I figure out what to do. I've had many offers from friends armed with wasp spray to help me take care of them, but I worked so hard to attract them that I fear the karma it might bring next season.
We have those around here, too. I don't believe they are any sort of pollinator, though. Instead, they just chew on wood to take back to the nest. Around here, they get sprayed as soon as we find them. After dark is best, as they are all back home until it gets light. Good luck!
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I let the clover take over my lawn for the better part of the spring and early summer. I get hundreds of honey bees swarming around my lawn and my garden. Not to mention it's less I have to mow.
ReplyDeleteLori - I think you might be right about the wasps. I have seen them grazing on my mulch and wooden trellis. However, I have seen the bees (not honey) canoodling around the cosmos and basil. Still, I think I see a can of raid in my future. Maybe two. I think I will have to aim one can at each nest and spray at the same time. What do you think about my strategy?
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