How to Kill Hornets, Wasps & Bees

A bee, hornet or wasp nest can be a potentially dangerous hazard, particularly if anybody at your home is allergic to the toxins released by the insects when they sting or bite. Safety should remain a top priority in the removal of a nest. Failure to take the needed precautions can result in angering the occupants of the nest, resulting in a potential attack by the insects.

Things You'll Need

• Long sleeve shirt
• Long pants
• Gloves
• Insecticide spray

Instructions

1. Ensure that removal of the nest is essential. If the nest is not located near a home or place where individuals frequent or if it is late fall and cold weather is approaching, it might not be necessary to attempt to destroy a nest.

2. Wait for sundown or early morning before attempting to eradicate the nest. These are the times where the insects will be least active while you still have enough light to safely monitor your spray and their reactions.

3. Dress with as little exposed skin as possible. A long sleeve hooded shirt, long pants and gloves will help ensure there is as little skin open for stinging as possible should any insects attack you.

4. Close all windows and doors of your house. Some insects might flee the nest when you begin spraying and openings to your house might result in insects flying indoors.

5. Stand as far from the nest as your insecticide spray can allows. Each can will clearly note the maximum effective spray distance of the insecticide spray.

6. Spray the nest thoroughly with an insecticide that advertises lethality against hornets, bees and wasps.

7. Allow the nest to sit for several hours after spraying. The poison in sprays remains active beyond the initial spraying and can kill any insects that were away from the nest upon their return.

8. Wait for dusk or dawn before attempting any removal of the nest after allowing it to sit. Carefully watch the nest before attempting to knock it down to ensure there is no sign of activity. If live insects are spotted, repeat the spraying procedure before removing as needed until the nest is dormant.

References

• Wasp & Bee Control