Posted by kcm.MN on October 25, 2020 at 15:42:24 from (174.219.148.253):
In Reply to: Problem unsolvable posted by Henhawk on October 25, 2020 at 14:27:29:
If these 'wasps' are in fact Yellow Jackets, they will return to the same area year after year. They leave a scent trail of sorts. Best way to keep them away is to store the tractor with wads of rags or newspaper soaked in wasp spray, after washing under the hood and spraying the hood/engine with wasp spray.
I would imagine you may have to repeat this procedure once or twice throughout the season.
Next problem is, what would keep them from going to any other available tractor or vehicle or implement?
There are several ideas that could be done at this point. One might be for you and a helper (opposite sides of machine) to get loaded up with wasp spray and flying insect killer and attack the nest at nighttime starting with the wasp spray to knock them down and the flying insect killer for an up-close fogging pattern.
Another idea is, if you have access to a pressure washer that can work from a bucket of water (I have a Karcher electric that can), fill a bucket full of ice water and then use the fog attachment to spray at night. The cold water will numb them....providing it hits them.
Another idea would be to have a helper help you cover the tractor (again, at night) with a tarp or plastic sheeting, then run lawn mower exhaust into the covering and let run for a while. Then follow up by washing with the wasp spray.
Just keep in mind that on any given night, there will be wasps that will spend the night out. If night falls and they have not made it back to the nest, they will rest until morning. What that means is, there will be stragglers trying to return for several days. Once you attack the nest, let everything just sit for a week or two!
Last idea is, if there's someone you don't particularly like, just have that pesky in-law try starting the tractor. Keep the wasps; lose the in-laws! *lol*
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