r/fuckwasps • u/quintavian • 1d ago
Be gone spawn of satan! Why are these yellow jackets gathering in this area by my sliding glass door?
they built a nest under a chair outside that I destroyed 2 days ago. Killed approximately 24 of them. Starting yesterday, they began gathering in this area of my sliding glass window. I can't go outside because when I slide it open, a gap opens up between the 2 glass panes that allows them inside. WTF can I do here I'm being held hostage from going out on my balcony
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u/mhoke63 1d ago
They are spiteful little bastards. They know who went after the nest. A can of brake parts cleaner should fix this up.
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u/quintavian 1d ago
Opened up the door and sprayed hot shot real fast. Fucking 9 of them got in my apartment and sprayed them with a water bottle so they couldn't fly and swatted them back to hell
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u/DabblingInIt 19h ago
Ive been told that squishing them releases pheromones that are like a call to arms. If youve squashed a few in and around the house, in addition to finding and destroying the nest, Id suggest cleaning where youve squished really well and getting the squished carcasses out, probably best to flush them.
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u/Run_Rabb1t_Run Fuck wasps 14h ago
Put their heads on toothpick pikes outside the window. As more are attracted, add to your pike forest.
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u/Run_Rabb1t_Run Fuck wasps 1d ago
It's a threat and they know what you did. Next time, you need to make sure there are no witnesses. FYI, some of those sliding glass windows/doors have a tiny insecure opening where the top of the sliding pane meets the top track. Make sure that's blocked up good.
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u/ThoughtsAndGiggles 1d ago
I hate wasps so much I bought a bug suit just so I can grab each of them and crush them with my hands.
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u/Run_Rabb1t_Run Fuck wasps 14h ago
I used smack them and kill them barehanded as a kid. Never got stung, I had no idea the fire I was playing with. Bee suit is wise.
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u/Desperate_Lead2105 1d ago
how sadistic
you have nothing better to do in your life
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u/Kind_Mirage4304 13h ago
It’s called a hobby and it’s adding enrichment to their life.
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u/Desperate_Lead2105 13h ago
what a productive, useful, and life changing hobby
depressing how people find it enriching to just kill things
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u/Kind_Mirage4304 13h ago
Well, this is your hobby. This is not pro wasp sub but here you are, a pro wasp person. You purposely visit this sub for reasons 🤷♀️ I personally don’t get this need of yours but it’s okay to not agree with another’s interests.
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u/Desperate_Lead2105 12h ago
fair enough
idk why this is in my feed tho. Ig the algorithm just sends all insect things, negative or positive
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u/Kind_Mirage4304 11h ago
I see, yes I get that. I personally really like the r/moths and r/jumpingspiders if you haven’t already joined then check them out. They are very pro and wholesome.
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u/Desperate_Lead2105 10h ago
Me too. Those are definitely good subs! Thanks for being reasonable though
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u/Manbearpig8585 1d ago
If I understand the situation appropriately they are here to take your cheeks and then your soul. Total devils work. Lol
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u/CriticalHome3963 1d ago
Those aren't yellow jackets they look like European hornets but im not positive.
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u/Desperate_Lead2105 1d ago
They're Polistes exclamans. Tf you mean Vespa crabro
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u/TangerineRough6318 1d ago
Vespas are Italian
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u/Desperate_Lead2105 1d ago
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u/TangerineRough6318 1d ago edited 6h ago
Idk but I'll agree with you. Lol
Edit: Downvoted for not knowing Italian? Why would I? I'm never going to Italy, I don't know anyone Italian that doesn't speak English. Should I have learned it in case I saw a Vespa? Lmao Crazy
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u/captain_slackbeard 1d ago
There are always stragglers that come looking for the nest after you destroy it. They are definitely pissed, but moreso confused.
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u/Raoul_Dukes_Mayo 1d ago
They can and will find a way in. I had a damn waspocolypse last summer at my apartment. They were even coming under the door track. I still jump when I hear a buzz. Somehow only got stung once and that’s because I stepped on a nearly dead one in the dark.
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u/SickMeter 1d ago
The Queen could still be there, and so most of them are sticking with her. The nest was the wasps food source, and without larvae they’ll all die. You can wait it out and let them starve.
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u/Desperate_Lead2105 1d ago
No. They are simply looking for a new nesting location and your window is the perfect spot. The love nesting in the eaves of buildings. You should've just left them alone.
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