From burning them down and hitting them with a baseball bat to throwing water on them, there are plenty of ways to destroy a wasp nest according to Google.<\/p>\n
Please take it from the experts, these are all terrible ideas. Not only is setting fire to anything incredibly dangerous, wasps are naturally aggressive creatures and it doesn\u2019t take much to provoke them to attack. If you decide to take on an entire swarm, they will sting you continuously until they feel safe again and we can guarantee this is a battle you will not win.<\/p>\n
If you have a wasp nest that needs to be removed, below we have listed the safest and most effective ways to do this.<\/p>\n
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The best thing to do if you need to remove a wasp nest is to call a professional. Not only do they know what they\u2019re doing, they have all the protective gear necessary to avoid getting stung.<\/p>\n
They will also be able to dispose of the nest properly so that it doesn\u2019t become a hazard to someone else. What\u2019s more, professional pest controllers are trained and have access to products which aren\u2019t available to the public. These are more powerful than what you can pick up off a supermarket shelf and will therefore ensure the successful removal of any wasps.<\/p>\n
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We do not recommend that you try to remove a wasp nest yourself but if you have to, one of the easiest ways is with a bin bag.<\/p>\n
Aim to do this at night and approach the nest quietly so you don\u2019t alert the wasps to your presence. Take a bin liner and cover the nest. Detach the nest from the tree or wall it\u2019s attached to and seal the bag very securely so no wasps can escape. Dispose of the bag in an outside bin which has a tightly fitted lid, preferably away from your home.<\/p>\n
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You don\u2019t necessarily have to remove the entire nest, just the wasps that are living inside it. You can do this by using a product you can buy from supermarkets or hardware stores. Simply keep applying the product until the wasps have died or moved on.<\/p>\n
When using DIY products, there are a number of important factors to consider:<\/p>\n