[Rhodes22-list] Flying intruders

[Steve Alm]

Ben,

It seems like every year, the damn things build a new nest in the same
place-- the bow stop arm of my trailer.  The little bastards nailed me twice
this year.  You can chase them away with almost anything, but they'll
typically come back to rebuild their nest unless you find a way to kill
every stinkin' one of 'em.  If they're nesting up in you gunnel--that sounds
a little tricky.  How about a long handled inspection mirror so you can look
up and around without laying on your back and sticking your head under
there?  Evacuated the little devils with the spray and then remove the nest.
Repeat as necessary.

Slim



On 10/20/03 2:56 PM, "Todd Tavares" <sprocket80 at mail.com> wrote:

> Ben,
> 
>   Raid makes a great wasp and hornet killer.  It comes in a black can and has
> a strong blast to about 20 feet.  I ran into a similar problem with the nasty
> critters while working on my trailer a few months ago.  I do not know what
> effect it would have if it was to get on the gelcoat though.
> 
> Todd
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ben Schultz <BenS at ApproSystems.com>
> Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2003 14:17:32 -0500
> To: "Rhodes List (rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org)" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Flying intruders
> 
>> I completed my Bimini installation on Friday with one minor hitch, which I
>> thought you might find amusing.
>>  
>> Stan sent me a couple of mounts to plug into the gunnel.  I had to cut a
>> hole to the correct size, and then the steel fitting into my hole.  I
>> completed the task on the starboard side without any problem.  However, when
>> I knocked out the fiberglass on the port side, it came to light that there
>> was a small wasps nest right under the spot where I drilled!  5-10 angry
>> wasps immediately stormed out of the hole that I had cut, zipping wildly
>> around for something to sting.  Fortunately, none of them found me, but I
>> have to admit that by the third wasp, I was running like my ass was on fire.
>>  
>> Once the commotion ceased, I was able to complete the installation without
>> any problems.  But that does make me wonder:  has anyone had to get rid of
>> wasps that nest up in the gunnels?  What on earth can you do about them?
>> How about one of those foggers that you might use to get rid of roaches?
>>  
>> Let me know if you have any good ideas on this.
>>  
>> Ben 
>> R22 Velvet Elvis
>> 
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