Bee/wasp hive removal

loony · 07-30-2020, 04:04 PM

I have a large hive about 12ft up a pine tree. Anyone know who to call about getting it removed?

Called JP pest and they said they're not insured to climb trees.

Any suggestions?

WinnisquamZ · 07-30-2020, 04:08 PM

Large barrel of water below it. Knock it down into barrel. Cover barrel. Run!

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thinkxingu · 07-30-2020, 04:19 PM

Spray it with a hose and run! (I think all solutions will have run! in them).

In all seriousness, those spray cans go pretty far—I'd sauce it up and...run!

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ishoot308 · 07-30-2020, 05:48 PM

I just got rid of one today at my home. Can of spray said it shoots 27’. I was probably 15’ away sprayed it good and ran like hell! Wasps are gone!

Dan

Sue Doe-Nym · 07-30-2020, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

I just got rid of one today at my home. Can of spray said it shoots 27’. I was probably 15’ away sprayed it good and ran like hell! Wasps are gone!

Dan

I think Dan wins the blue ribbon on this! But do run like hell! No hanging around to assess the results!

ishoot308 · 07-30-2020, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sue Doe-Nym

I think Dans wins the blue ribbon on this! But do run like hell! No hanging around to assess the results!

More like a “yellow” ribbon!

Dan

Hillcountry · 07-30-2020, 06:04 PM

Came across a one of those “paper” nests that usually hang from a tree/bush limb but this one was on the ground with the hole on top! I waited til dusk when they’d all be inside then blasted them with spray. No survivors, I’m happy to say!

8gv · 07-30-2020, 06:05 PM

I wait until it is very dark out with the hope of having everyone home for the night.

No matter how hot it is I wear a heavy sweatshirt, hood, hat and gloves.

Then I blast with several cans of wasp killer.

So far this has worked well.

Running scares me more than the wasps!

ApS · 07-30-2020, 06:37 PM

...and other difficult places... (But you don't have to run in the dark).

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Woody38 · 07-30-2020, 06:53 PM

Can of hair spray did the trick for me. Their wings get stuck and you're done.

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Slickcraft · 07-30-2020, 07:13 PM

Wait until night when they can't see and navigate. You can't outrun them (experience). Then wasp & hornet spray.

TheTimeTraveler · 07-30-2020, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by loony

I have a large hive about 12ft up a pine tree. Anyone know who to call about getting it removed?

Called JP pest and they said they're not insured to climb trees.

Any suggestions?

12 feet high? So does that height signify a tough winter with a lot of snow, or a mild, warmer winter?

Rumor has it that the geographic height of hives and the amounts of acorns on the ground are good predictor of the upcoming winter.

Diana · 07-31-2020, 06:56 AM

I had one on the ground. Dawn dish soap in a hose end sprayer at dusk, for a couple of days. Dissolved the nest and i guess killed them.

Bernie Girl · 07-31-2020, 07:37 AM

We had one the size of a coffee can about 15' high under the deck stairs. Sprayed it just before sunset when all the bees were inside, worked great. After it's sprayed if other bees come back to the nest they will die as well.

burgerunh · 07-31-2020, 08:03 AM

If it is too high up the tree there is a pole you can but that extends out to 16' and you can trigger the spray from the bottom. I got mine on amazon.

loony · 07-31-2020, 09:00 PM

I had a guy take care of it today. Turned out that bees moved into a squirrels nest.

Thanks to everyone for their great suggestions.

SailinAway · 08-01-2020, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Diana

I had one on the ground. Dawn dish soap in a hose end sprayer at dusk, for a couple of days. Dissolved the nest and i guess killed them.

A couple of months ago I read a lot of information about wasp removal and watched a lot of videos. The method that Diana suggests was recommended frequently and is the best for the environment, other than plain water from a strong hose. I've used a hose and water successfully. For 12 feet up in a tree you will need a forceful sprayer. Definitely do this after dark. Use a flashlight with a red light as apparently wasps can't see a red light. You have to soak the nest very thoroughly. It will fall to the ground from the weight of the water and you have to continue spraying it thoroughly on the ground. Otherwise the wasps can dry themselves and fly away. (Which is why soapy water might be a better choice.)

thinkxingu · 08-04-2020, 06:22 AM

This just popped up in my Facebook memories—I was taking down a wasp's nest from a basketball hoop!

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8gv · 08-04-2020, 07:15 AM

Yeah but... shorts?

Some places deserve extra protection.

tis · 08-04-2020, 12:01 PM

Yeah, what are your legs made of ? Are they resistant?

thinkxingu · 08-04-2020, 12:09 PM

The nest was 10' in the air—they weren't below-the-knee wasps!

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tis · 08-04-2020, 01:04 PM

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The nest was 10' in the air—they weren't below-the-knee wasps!

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Oh good. I was worried there for a while!

07-30-2020, 04:04 PM	#1
loony Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Bee/wasp hive removal I have a large hive about 12ft up a pine tree. Anyone know who to call about getting it removed? Called JP pest and they said they're not insured to climb trees. Any suggestions?

07-30-2020, 05:48 PM	#4
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,925 Thanks: 2,285 Thanked 4,937 Times in 1,913 Posts	I just got rid of one today at my home. Can of spray said it shoots 27’. I was probably 15’ away sprayed it good and ran like hell! Wasps are gone! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

07-30-2020, 06:37 PM	#9
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,788 Thanks: 2,084 Thanked 742 Times in 532 Posts	For Sundecks... ...and other difficult places... (But you don't have to run in the dark). https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ighlight=saber

07-31-2020, 07:37 AM	#14
Bernie Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 60 Thanks: 144 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	agree with Dan We had one the size of a coffee can about 15' high under the deck stairs. Sprayed it just before sunset when all the bees were inside, worked great. After it's sprayed if other bees come back to the nest they will die as well.

08-04-2020, 06:22 AM	#18
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,942 Thanks: 1,153 Thanked 1,962 Times in 1,212 Posts	This just popped up in my Facebook memories—I was taking down a wasp's nest from a basketball hoop! Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

07-30-2020, 04:08 PM	#2
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 1,890 Thanks: 192 Thanked 593 Times in 398 Posts	Large barrel of water below it. Knock it down into barrel. Cover barrel. Run! Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

07-30-2020, 04:19 PM	#3
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,942 Thanks: 1,153 Thanked 1,962 Times in 1,212 Posts	Spray it with a hose and run! (I think all solutions will have run! in them). In all seriousness, those spray cans go pretty far—I'd sauce it up and...run! Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

07-30-2020, 06:04 PM	#7
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,346 Thanks: 1,589 Thanked 763 Times in 457 Posts	Came across a one of those “paper” nests that usually hang from a tree/bush limb but this one was on the ground with the hole on top! I waited til dusk when they’d all be inside then blasted them with spray. No survivors, I’m happy to say!

07-30-2020, 06:05 PM	#8
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 61 Thanked 701 Times in 455 Posts	I wait until it is very dark out with the hope of having everyone home for the night. No matter how hot it is I wear a heavy sweatshirt, hood, hat and gloves. Then I blast with several cans of wasp killer. So far this has worked well. Running scares me more than the wasps!

07-30-2020, 06:53 PM	#10
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 564 Thanks: 46 Thanked 104 Times in 75 Posts	Can of hair spray did the trick for me. Their wings get stuck and you're done. __________________________________________ I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

07-30-2020, 07:13 PM	#11
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,216 Thanks: 1,172 Thanked 2,000 Times in 914 Posts	Wait until night when they can't see and navigate. You can't outrun them (experience). Then wasp & hornet spray.

07-31-2020, 06:56 AM	#13
Diana Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 64 Thanks: 331 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	I had one on the ground. Dawn dish soap in a hose end sprayer at dusk, for a couple of days. Dissolved the nest and i guess killed them.

07-31-2020, 08:03 AM	#15
burgerunh Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 90 Thanks: 4 Thanked 27 Times in 18 Posts	If it is too high up the tree there is a pole you can but that extends out to 16' and you can trigger the spray from the bottom. I got mine on amazon.

07-31-2020, 09:00 PM	#16
loony Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	I had a guy take care of it today. Turned out that bees moved into a squirrels nest. Thanks to everyone for their great suggestions.

08-04-2020, 07:15 AM	#19
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 61 Thanked 701 Times in 455 Posts	Yeah but... shorts? Some places deserve extra protection.

08-04-2020, 12:01 PM	#20
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,404 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,379 Times in 955 Posts	Yeah, what are your legs made of ? Are they resistant?

08-04-2020, 12:09 PM	#21
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,942 Thanks: 1,153 Thanked 1,962 Times in 1,212 Posts	The nest was 10' in the air—they weren't below-the-knee wasps! Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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