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Since we here on OGF have a penchant for creative/repurposed ways to get the job done, I thought I'd run this up the flagpole. Empirical knowledge gained from trying to kill a queen yellow jacket (she was NOT getting away) buzzing around the light bulb in my shed led me to grab whatever spray was at my disposal at the time. Having noted the deep crevices sometime later, I thought this may be worth a **shot**. Note: do not try this in the house! Although I suppose you could.

Anyway, at the moment it's 30 degree in my barn so timing my attempt to create a "shoreline" seems to have been a little late, but that's something you can fiddle with. You may need to do a "burn-in" a couple times. Wash, rinse, repeat as they say

For the record, I don't think this is any more damaging to the environment than the intended use of the brake solvent. No yellow jackets were hurt during the filming.

Good luck, and if any one manages to do this, please post the results. My layout is down for house remodeling.

Bob

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Since we here on OGF have a penchant for creative/repurposed ways to get the job done, I thought I'd run this up the flagpole. Empirical knowledge gained from trying to kill a queen yellow jacket (she was NOT getting away) buzzing around the light bulb in my shed led me to grab whatever spray was at my disposal at the time. Having noted the deep crevices sometime later, I thought this may be worth a **shot**. Note: do not try this in the house! Although I suppose you could.

Anyway, at the moment it's 30 degree in my barn so timing my attempt to create a "shoreline" seems to have been a little late, but that's something you can fiddle with. You may need to do a "burn-in" a couple times. Wash, rinse, repeat as they say

For the record, I don't think this is any more damaging to the environment than the intended use of the brake solvent. No yellow jackets were hurt during the filming.

Good luck, and if any one manages to do this, please post the results. My layout is down for house remodeling.

Bob

Interesting idea, Bob.  I'll file it away in what's left of my mind for future use.

By the way blow torches are a good way to kill single yellow jackets outdoors, indoors I use a BB gun or 22 (Please guys, don't try these methods - I'm only joking!)

@Lionelski posted:

Interesting idea, Bob.  I'll file it away in what's left of my mind for future use.

By the way blow torches are a good way to kill single yellow jackets outdoors, indoors I use a BB gun or 22 (Please guys, don't try these methods - I'm only joking!)

LOL....yes, I have done the flaming diesel-covered sock on a pole more than once up a tree  but have since updated to Roman candles. My SIL owns fireworks stores so I have them at the ready. Definitely unsetting to them but the trade off may be losing *control* while  you're laughing your behind off!

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