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jwilliam wrote:

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Its that time of year when you are likely to encounter wasp and bees.

Here is some basic info.

A bees nest is like an airport, there will be a flight pattern used to enter the nest.

A guard is posted at the entrance to "check everyone in" and escort out.

If you do not stand in front of the flight pattern the bees do not consider you a threat.

If you block the flight pattern, the guard at the entrance sends out an attack pheromone to the returning workers to deal with the threat.

When you treat for bees, you have to be committed and quick, you must knock out the guard first before he sends out the attack pheromone.

When the guard is dead, the returning bees will start backing up around the entrance of the nest, wondering where the guard went. This is normal so allow 5-10 minutes to pass then treat at the entrance again to get material into the nest.

Control will usually take 24-48 hours, if you treat during the day, the returning workers will carry the material deep into the nest when they return at night to rest.

Nothing is worse than being on a ladder and disturbing bees. Carry a wasp control aerosol product with you in your back pocket, remain calm, watch for the flight pattern, and committ and be quick when you spray.

I hope everyone is enjoying summer.

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where was this yesterday when i moved a table on a deck and literally grabbed the nest underneath ... 2nd level deck with no stairs & me & my son were like the gutterdogs sliding down that ladder