A Huge Nest!

[Richard in Smithville]

Found this way up in a tree by mums place. Couldn't believe the size and the small "twigs" it was hanging from!

[Mr__Bill]

Wow, have you ever thought of taking one of those down and cutting it open to see what all is inside it?





Bill, who is thinking if he actually did that his wife would hunt me down and.....

[TB Roye]

What kind of Bird?, builds that type of nest? I am assuming that it was a bird.

Tom

[scmhogg]

Looks like wasps to me. Look in the opening in the second pic.

Steve

[Hellrazor]

Required items for country nest removal:

1. 12 or 20 guage shotgun
2. 1 or 2 - #7 1/2 shot
3. Good aim

Instant Wasp Confetti


This is NOT a "hold my beer and watch this" moment

[TB Roye]

Ok I see the little devil. The whole looked big in the picture. Shot gun would be good if you can run fast.

Tom

[LCHIEN]

gasoline might be useful.

[cabinetman]

You could use the wasp and hornet sprays that shoot a stream about 10'. I would have a fogger in the other hand, like Yard Guard in case they start swarming.
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[tommyt654]

Gosh whats the matter with you boys, Wait till winter and if you can reach it cut her down, Those wasp will be long gone and with a coat of shellac sprayed on the outside they make for an interesting conversation piece to hang up in the woodshop

[Richard in Smithville]

Gosh whats the matter with you boys, Wait till winter and if you can reach it cut her down, Those wasp will be long gone and with a coat of shellac sprayed on the outside they make for an interesting conversation piece to hang up in the woodshop

Right now the nest is a good 20-25 feet up the tree and nearly 100 feet away from the house. The little beasties arn't worried about us being under the tree and my mum even ran the lawn mower in the area with no complaints from the little neighbours. I'm thinking of waiting untill the snow flies and cutting it down for my daughters science class.

[BrazosJake]

Gosh whats the matter with you boys, Wait till winter and if you can reach it cut her down, Those wasp will be long gone and with a coat of shellac sprayed on the outside they make for an interesting conversation piece to hang up in the woodshop

Ditto. I'm no greenie, but if they're not bothering you, leave em alone.

[Copper]

I'm thinking of waiting untill the snow flies and cutting it down for my daughters science class.

The best idea I've seen so far. Make sure it gets a good freeze or two. You don't want any adults or larvae to give you a surprise when you bring it inside.

[Mr__Bill]

I'm thinking of waiting untill the snow flies and cutting it down for my daughters science class.

The Shining, With Jack Nicholson

You should watch this movie before winter sets in...... great scene with a wasp nest.



Bill,

[BerniePA]

Anybody know how to make a cheap, effective flame thrower??

[Russianwolf]

That's a hornets nest. Don't even think about messing with it until winter.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornet#Stings

according to this, it's a bad idea to kill a hornet anywhere in the vicinity of the nest as it may trigger the defense of the entire nest.