Beliefs about bees
Humanity has long appreciated the taste and beneficial properties of honey. This led to the active development of private and industrial beekeeping. Our ancestors always carefully observed these insects, as a result, many superstitions and superstitions about bees arose. The most famous:
- Only a good person whose thoughts are pure can work with bees.
- You can’t eat near the hives - the insects will get sick.
- If bees settle in the house of an unmarried girl, the omen promises her long loneliness.
- If a bee flies around a person several times and does not sting, it means that he should expect good news in the coming days.
- Lightning never strikes bee houses.
Many apiary owners are sure that the hive must be consecrated before placing a swarm there. Then the insects will be healthy and the honey harvest will be good. If the owner of the apiary died, when his body was removed, the hives were turned with their entrances in the other direction so that the bees would not “see” the dead beekeeper. It was believed that otherwise they would leave their houses forever.
Rational reasons for the ban
However, there are also quite logical and rational explanations why a hornet’s nest should not be destroyed.
Let's start with the most obvious - wasp attack. If you try to destroy or at least remove a nest when stinging insects are hovering nearby, you will not be able to do this without a fight. Wasps will very predictably attack a potential offender. For this reason, it is considered the safest method to first destroy the wasps (for example, pouring kerosene into honeycombs or using dichlorvos), and then deal with their home. It's even better to turn to professionals and not have to deal with wasps at all, but this can be expensive.
There are a lot of products in stores for quickly killing wasps.
However, if you act quickly, you can remove the nest even at the moment when it is clogged with insects. For example, put a thick plastic bag over it and wrap it so that the wasps do not fly out. This package can be thrown away from the house or even burned (also away from the house, the stench will be unimaginable).
Another reason is humanity. If you find it difficult to decide to kill an entire colony of wasps and you have compassion for insects, then destroying a nest will bring you nothing but nervousness. In this case, it is better to use deterrents (repellents), wait until all the wasps leave their home, and then remove it.
Some people avoid destroying wasp hives for fear that the angry insects will take revenge when they do not find their home in their usual place. This is not so - the wasps, not seeing their nest, fly around in bewilderment and fly away. They will not look for a person and take revenge on him.
Wasps near your home are dangerous neighbors, so it is better to get rid of them as soon as possible. Do not listen to superstition, because in this situation we are talking about your safety and health.
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A wasp flew into the house through the window
It happens in the house for several reasons, especially if it entered the home through a window. If an insect gets into an apartment like this, the sign should be interpreted as follows:
- signs indicate that the striped companion will not visit bad and negative people. Therefore, you should be careful in your behavior with her, but rejoice in yourself. In the family, the one who saw it has good energy, as does the home itself;
- if one flew into the window and constantly hovered over someone, this means that important news awaits him soon. If the guest does not give preference to anyone, but simply circles around the apartment, then good news awaits the whole family;
- if the wasp did not fly into the apartment alone, the inhabitants of the home will soon experience good luck in resolving the most important issues.
If you happen to meet her in your apartment, the signs advise you not to resort to tricks in the near future - there is a risk of getting caught in deception. But often she flies into that period in the life of someone from the family when he is haunted by the desire to live dishonestly. In this case, no one is advised to deceive the insect. There is also a risk of learning about one of your relatives, not the most pleasant, but the truth.
Description of the belief that wasps build a “house”
In Rus' it was believed that wasps are a symbol of financial well-being and harmony in the family. These insects exist in clans, so the appearance of a wasp's nest was considered a sign that peace and blessing reigned in the family.
On the balcony
Besides superstitions, there are real reasons why wasps chose your balcony. Perhaps old things and food are stored on the balcony for a long time, or there are cracks and depressions on the wall.
If you hung it over the window
In popular belief, a window is interpreted as a place of entry or exit. Wasps have made their nest outside the window - the family living in this house is waiting for the birth of a baby. If the couple does not plan to replenish, the nest symbolizes that another soul will come to their home.
Beehives under the windows protect against evil demons and spirits, and also protect against the influence of the occult. It is possible that there are rumors about you or that your opponents are gaining confidence in you. It's important to keep your mouth shut and be aware of your surroundings.
In the apartment
Implementation of plans, profitable deals, pleasant meetings - all this awaits you in the future. Is it bad? But for gardeners, the sign only means a harsh winter with prolonged frosts and snowfalls.
See insects in the garden
Wasps on the street are quite normal. It is especially common to find them in a suburban area, where something fragrant is sure to bloom. And while the insects go about their business and don’t pay any attention to you, you shouldn’t expect changes or news. But:
- if you notice that there are a lot of wasps, they suddenly began to swarm and at the same time their number is constantly growing, then according to folk signs the coming winter will be very harsh;
- if, on the contrary, there were very few of these striped insects in the summer, then the winter will be warm and slushy.
Destruction by insecticides
The destruction of wasps using special preparations - insecticides, is one of the most effective, modern and widespread methods of combating these insects.
When choosing this method, you must adhere to the following algorithm of actions:
- All modern insecticides have a water-soluble form ; in order to obtain a working mixture, they must be mixed with water, but this is done strictly in accordance with the attached instructions.
- Prepare a polyethylene bag with a dense structure; its dimensions should be such that the entire wasp’s nest fits inside. 200 ml or more of the diluted solution is poured into the bag.
- Place the bag on the nest; this is done with sharp and quick movements so that the angry insects do not have time to fly out and attack the offender. It is tied at the top with rope, tape or tape to prevent wasps from leaving the trap.
- Usually all the inhabitants of the nest die after 2-3 days, but first it is better to tap the bag with some object to make sure that there are no living insects left inside that can attack a person.
Today, the market offers a wide range of different drugs designed to kill wasps.
The most effective and proven positives are the following types of insecticides:
Tetrix is quite expensive, but it is still very popular due to its high effectiveness. Sold in cylinders with a capacity of 250 ml, from which you can get 2-3 liters of the working mixture. The cost is about 1,200 rubles, often sold in liter canisters, which cost approximately 5,000 rubles.
Diazinon is not only a good way to kill wasps, but is also used to prevent the appearance of other insects, and is completely safe for most types of domestic animals. The price for a 1 liter container is about 1000 rubles.
Sinuzan is most often used to destroy nests indoors, since this drug can also remove other insects living at home, including cockroaches and flies. The cost of a 5-liter canister is about 8,000 rubles.
Karbofos is an inexpensive and at the same time very effective drug that not only destroys individuals of any age, but also kills larvae. The cost of a 5-liter canister will be only 2500-3000 rubles; you can also purchase a small package, which will cost no more than 30-50 rubles.
Lambda Zone will destroy not only wasps and their larvae, but also all insects in the next 100 square meters. One 50 ml package is enough for exactly this area; its price is only 600-700 rubles.
Damage wasp. What is damage? And how it influences a person’s destiny! Magical help in Osa
Damage to relationships in Osa is most often caused by rivals who want to break up a family and build their own on someone else’s happiness.
And when spouses live with each other for enough years, feelings fade away over the years, passion subsides, only respect and mutual understanding remain. How to recognize damage to relationships?
Unfortunately, at this moment, the family is most vulnerable and susceptible to attacks from a rival, and the damage caused to the relationship can destroy a married couple.
But how do you know that someone wants to ruin your relationship? Let's get acquainted with the most accurate signs:
- Relationships with your spouse deteriorate sharply. Who would have thought, just yesterday you could have a nice conversation, but a week later your conversation with your husband is not going well. Moreover, you understand that there is no reason for quarrels, everything happened suddenly, without any prerequisites.
- The second sign that your family has been targeted is when you completely take the side of your significant other, agree with him in everything, but at the same time you still fail to improve the relationship. But scandals and quarrels do not leave your home and a loved one leaves you.
- The third piece of evidence that confirms the presence of damage is a reluctance to communicate, when one of your loved ones or spouses does not want to communicate with you without objective reasons.
Other interesting questions and answers
The safest, fastest and most humane way to shoo away an uninvited bumblebee (bee, wasp, fly, beetle...) is to arm yourself with a jar/glass and a sheet of cardboard.
The insect is carefully covered with a jar, after which a sheet of cardboard should be inserted under its neck. All manipulations are carried out carefully and slowly, so as not to press the paw there or otherwise provoke aggression.
Now you can go out onto the balcony or go to an open window and, turning the neck of the jar away from you towards light and freedom, remove the sheet of cardboard. Since the insect still does not understand what is actually happening (they don’t have a very strong association, and you didn’t seem to have taken any special actions against it), it will almost immediately fly out of the jar and quickly disappear from your field of vision. The bumblebee is free, you are safe, everyone is alive and no one has been bitten.
The Seagull Who Doesn't Care288
Why does the cuckoo throw its children into other people's nests?
It is known that she lays up to 15 eggs over the summer with an interval of several days. If she raised her chicks by herself or with a male, then they would not be able to feed the chicks (too much). Also, several chicks of different ages would immediately live in one nest, namely: “the oldest is already screaming with all his might, and the youngest has not even hatched yet.” In this case, it becomes necessary to simultaneously incubate the eggs and feed the offspring. The cuckoo simply wouldn’t have time to do all this. It is because of this that the cuckoo throws its children into other people’s nests.KARINA SHARAPOVA2
Should I get rid of wasp nests?
If they don't bother? Or is this a ticking time bomb?
I will say from my experience, including childhood, that wasps do not need you at all, neither from the point of view of prey, nor from the point of view of defense from you as an enemy, unless, of course, you wave your arms next to their home.
Humans and wasps can coexist side by side quite calmly. Only if this is an adult, the child cannot calmly watch as a wasp just sat on his shoulder to rest or saw bright clothes. Leave her alone, she will fly away on her own.
Of course, you shouldn’t purposefully destroy wasp nests, just because wasps are supposedly born only to bite us. This is the same link in the biological chain as you and I, and also creatures of God. There is no need to destroy every nest in a kilometer area. If the insects are really insolent, simply dilute a teaspoon of boric acid in a glass of sweet syrup (you can use a tablespoon of jam or honey in a glass of warm water) and place it in a visible place for them, from where the smell of the syrup can be carried by the wind. In a week, there will be no wasps near your home, and you won’t have to look for a nest or deal with execution.
Interpretation of wasp actions
Often, wasps not only fly into the house, but also perform certain actions: buzzing, stinging, buzzing. They can sit on a person or build a nest indoors.
There are also explanations for their actions that are interesting to know in order to have an idea of what you need to prepare for in the future.
Stung
If it so happens that a wasp bites a person, then you need to monitor your own feelings. If an allergy occurs, you should take the medicine as soon as possible. If there are no negative health consequences, you can try to interpret the action of the insect.
If a wasp bit a man or woman, then there are several interpretations:
- You need to stop being jealous of your other half.
- Danger warning.
- Warns that a person has envious people.
For a woman, a wasp sting can become a symbol of imminent pregnancy. For girls, such an action of a wasp is a sign of jealousy. If a wasp has bitten a child, then the interpretation indicates positive changes, the emergence of new friends or success in studies and hobbies.
Important! After a bite, you should not pay attention only to the interpretation of the sign. Protection against allergies is the first step and only then will you unravel the message.
sat on a person
If a wasp just sat on a person and did not sting him, it is a symbol of positive changes in fate, good luck financially. You need to remember that a wasp bites only in case of danger, so you should not try to suddenly throw the insect off of you.
Made a nest
The insect chooses the place for its future nest with special care. Its position in the house can tell a lot about the future for a person or family.
- A high location foreshadows a snowy winter and prolonged cold.
- A nest built above the front door is a symbol of well-being and prosperity for the family.
- Nest underground - peace and quiet life.
In order for positive energy to be transferred to a person or family, nests must not be destroyed. Wasps bring protection to the house and show their favor.
Negative interpretation - bad news, failure in business, quarrel - seeing a nest abandoned by wasps. If there are wasps in the house, then this is a positive and bright sign.
Signs about birds and nests
Like any living creature, be it a spider or a mouse, a bird has the ability to capture negative energy emanating from a person or his home. That is why she will never make her home, that is, the place where she is going to raise her future offspring, under the window, in the yard or on the balcony of those people who do not deserve it. Hence the belief that a nest is a good omen that promises all kinds of well-being.
Signs about the weather
There are signs about bird nests that are generally not associated with humans. They mainly relate to the weather:
- The swallow began to fly around it near your house, but never finished its job, flying away - there will be trouble.
- The stork curled it on your roof or chimney - fortunately. Moved the nest from your roof to someone else's - unfortunately.
- Any bird making it right in your house is a sign of good luck.
- Sparrows have settled under the roof of the house, wait for the wedding.
- Pebbles, which can be taken from a swallow’s nest in the fall, will become a good talisman and amulet. But to do this, you must wait until the swallows fly south. Also, you can’t take their house apart into pebbles - you can just take one or two if they are lying in it.
- A man should not remove eggs from a chicken roost - the bird will stop laying eggs.
- It’s bad if the hen throws eggs out of there - there will be losses in the house (so you shouldn’t be greedy and give the hen too many eggs).
Perhaps, almost the only not very good omen about nests is that rooks that settle near the house will bring misfortune to it in the form of a fire. On the other hand, old and wise people do not advise driving away rooks from the place where they decide to settle. After all, fire is a symbol of purification, and it may well be that rooks promise you drastic, radical changes in life, and not a real fire.
Another ambiguous sign is about a hoopoe that settled in the courtyard of the house. It is believed that this can lead the owners to ruin.
People have always believed that if a bird undertakes to hatch its offspring under the roof of a house, then its residents are under the protection of higher powers. If birds have built a nest on the balcony, the omen is interpreted in the same way - the residents of the apartment have nothing to fear, nothing bad or tragic will happen in their lives in the near future.
- A dove's nest promises harmony in the family, complete mutual understanding among household members, peace and friendship with neighbors.
- Swallows made a nest on the balcony - a sign indicating that the residents of the apartment received a living talisman against troubles and failures. There is no need to be afraid of thieves, fire, household gas explosions and other misfortunes.
- Sparrows have built a nest - for an imminent important event that will gather many guests. The event will be noisy, cheerful, like a crowd of restless sparrows. Most likely, it will be a wedding, or maybe a grandly celebrated anniversary, the birth of a baby, or retirement.
- Tit. If a tit builds a nest on the balcony, the omen promises financial stability and well-being, a promotion and career advancement.
- Wagtail. It is very rare, but it still happens to come across a wagtail nest on the balcony - such an event promises good luck in any endeavor.
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Don't ruin
In order not to frighten away luck and not to turn a positive omen into a negative direction, you should not destroy nests, throw them away and drive away the bird. Wait patiently until they breed and fly away - this will happen around the fall. When the birds leave their home, you can dismantle it if you want. Or leave it - then it will continue to perform its protective and protective functions.
Hornet in Slavic mythology
The hornet resembles a wasp in appearance, but is larger than it
A large hornet often causes fear in nervous people. You really should be afraid of him, if only because of the painful bites that pose a real danger. The hornet's venom is many times stronger than that of a wasp, so anaphylactic shock is guaranteed for small children and adults with allergies. But this is the data of naturalists. What do esotericists say?
Inside the apartment
The mighty hornet was so respected by our ancestors that it even received a special place in the Slavic totem horoscope. This insect symbolizes activity, and it is so vigorous that at times it is harmful. Did the Hornet honor you with his presence? Think about it, is it time to slow down? Maybe you have become too active over an insignificant trifle and are starting to seriously annoy those around you?
On the other hand, our ancestors saw in this insect a stubborn and strong warrior who always finishes the job he started. Have you recently given up on your plans, deciding that they would never come true? In this case, the striped guest reproaches: you gave up too early and spread out on the sofa. Take action! Were there no plans? Then create them immediately. Decide what you want to change in your life, set a goal and start implementing it. The Hornet does not like inactive people.
At the window glass
Is the hornet hitting the window? Or this is a mystical sign and the insect is eager to communicate approximately the same thing as inside the apartment. Or it's going to rain. Get out your umbrella!
Is it possible to poison wasps in their home according to signs?
Despite the fact that signs interpret a nest made by wasps exclusively on the positive side, not every owner agrees to tolerate these insects in his apartment and in such numbers. However, it should not be destroyed. According to popular beliefs, such actions will not bring good - it can result in major troubles.
- According to signs, when wasps build a nest on the balcony, they thereby promise success in the financial sector. If you start poisoning new neighbors, then along with them you can destroy a happy omen - poverty will come to the house.
- Lonely people should not count on personal happiness in this case. Loneliness will drag on, and you may even lose those people with whom you have just begun to build relationships.
- Destroying a wasp's nest becomes a bad omen not only for the person doing it, but also for the rest of the inhabitants of the house. Misfortunes and illnesses can overtake all family members without exception.
Since ancient times, wasps have been fought using exclusively humane methods, thanks to which troubles have been avoided.
Efforts should be made to relocate insects without causing damage to them or their home. Today this is not so difficult to do. On sale you can find a lot of gentle drugs that simply repel wasps; as a result, they will leave their nest, after which it can be removed and taken outside the house.
Wasps are peaceful insects and will never cause harm unless they act aggressively. And if their nest does not bother you, then it is better to leave it in its place. Indeed, in this case, the signs promise only good things: happiness, prosperity and profit.
Source of the article: https://primetytut.ru/zhivotnye/osinoe-gnezdo-na-balkone
wasp nest
It is believed that wasps do not build their nests anywhere. They always choose a place for them carefully. What do signs say about a wasp's nest?
- If it is located quite high from the ground, there will be a lot of snow in winter.
- Hardworking insects began to hover it right above the front door of your house - prosperity awaits you, since in this way the wasps give you and your home their care.
On a note! Wasps will protect your home as long as there is a nest above the front door!
- But if the insects suddenly left their home, then this is a bad sign - soon someone in your house will become seriously ill.
Signs about a wasp's nest
Most insects try to stay away from human habitation, choosing the farthest corners for their nests.
However, this rule does not apply to wasps at all. It’s as if they are deliberately trying to settle down next to people. Very often you can find durable wasp honeycombs in completely inappropriate places such as a veranda, attic or under the porch. Wasps are unpredictable creatures. They do not sit in forests and gardens, and these small creatures do not seem to consider it necessary to choose secluded corners away from human eyes. There is no other way to explain their strange tendency to build their nests in the most inappropriate places. The porch of a private house, the balcony of a city apartment, one of the rooms - you can find tenants moving in without asking everywhere. However, there is no need to grab your head and panic! According to popular belief, this is an excellent omen.
The wasp made a nest
Let’s say right away that superstitions make the wasp a very picky person. It is believed that she will never agree to settle next to a dwelling that has a bad aura, and will disdain to bite a person steeped in bad deeds. So, if you are accidentally stung, consider it a compliment from the wasp: you passed its little test perfectly. But how should we perceive the nesting site of these striped insects, which find themselves dangerously close to members of the household?
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Very often, wasps build their nests in the most unexpected places near human habitation. This choice of insects is not at all accidental. By carefully observing them and turning to folk art, you can learn a lot of useful information and even predict your own future, because a huge number of different signs are associated with wasp nests.
If a wasp has chosen a house for itself, the residents of this household should prepare to receive emergency financial assistance, and its size will be very impressive.
In addition, there is such a belief. If wasps have placed their nest in close proximity to the front door or directly above it, this means that the insects have taken this house under their protection. And as long as the wasps live in it, the residents of the house will enjoy good luck and prosperity in everything.
But if the wasps suddenly left the nest that they had built for a long time, you should prepare for trouble and disaster. This sign says that soon one of the household members will become seriously ill. Therefore, as soon as you see something like this, try to pay maximum attention to your health and the health of your relatives. Perhaps in this case the sign will be neutralized.
Wasps can also predict the weather. In particular, there is such a belief. If wasps have formed a nest on a house and the number of individuals living in it is very large, you should expect that the coming winter will be very cold.
A sharp change in climatic conditions, as well as severe winter and late spring, can be predicted by wasp nests located in the attic, mezzanine or directly under the roof.
It is popularly considered a good omen if wasps have built a nest near a window. In this case, very pleasant and long-awaited events will await the residents of the house in the coming year. As a rule, in this case all the most long-awaited dreams come true.
Under no circumstances should you knock down or destroy a wasp nest. This is a very bad omen. It portends illness, financial instability, losses, not only to the person who destroyed the nest, but also to his closest family members.
If for some reason a wasp nest bothers you, simply make sure the insects leave it. For this purpose, special preparations can be found in veterinary pharmacies. In this case, a negative omen will not work, because the insects will leave their abode of their own “voluntary-compulsory” desire.
Insects strive to live closer to nature, so their nests in a big city are rare. But it is all the more interesting to find out what their appearance means.
- Wasps. If you find a wasp's nest on the balcony, the omen promises changes in your personal life, the acquisition of offspring, good luck and financial well-being.
- The hornet has built a nest on the balcony - a sign opposite to the “aspen”. It can mean problems in family relationships, aggression and other negativity. But the appearance of hornets only indicates that the problem already exists, and does not in any way promise its appearance. It is believed that the hornets will disappear on their own as soon as family relationships improve - after that, the insects will go to “reconcile” other married couples.
We don't ruin you either
Unlike birds, insects can cause significant inconvenience in their neighborhood. But even in this case, it is not recommended to take drastic measures. If you don't need a balcony, wait until the wasps or hornets themselves lose interest in it. If you actively use it and are afraid of bites, you need to try to carefully take the nest out into the wild, taking all precautions.
How to deal with insects
It used to be that to attract good luck, one should kill a wasp. Then positive energy will be with the person throughout the year. In fact, this is a bad omen - killing a wasp threatens a person with major troubles. Problems at work, quarrels with friends and family quarrels may arise.
If you don’t want to leave the wasp in the room, you should carefully release it outside and let it live there. Then positive changes will come to the person. It is recommended to open the window and wait for the wasp to fly out on its own.
How to get rid of guests without causing trouble
According to superstition, the destruction of a wasp's house is a bad sign. Under no circumstances should the nest be destroyed along with the swarm, because insects are the defenders of the home. Owners who poison wasps will be haunted by misfortune. If a person knocks down a nest, he will suffer financial losses.
When the proximity of buzzing individuals causes great inconvenience, it is worth purchasing special products in the store. The drugs will allow you to “smoke out” the swarm and solve the problem. When the wasps fly away, you need to carefully remove their habitat and destroy it.
What to do if a flying guest stings you
Many people are hypersensitive to insect bites. Especially when they sting in a not-so-pleasant place, such as the eye or leg. If allergic consequences are observed, it is recommended to turn not to signs, but first of all to doctors. But if the bites are tolerated, then you should pay attention to the following interpretations:
- a biting flying insect can warn that a person has become too jealous of his significant other. If an insect bites a man, he should become more attentive to his other half;
- Another option for the meaning of a sign is the need to take a closer look at your surroundings. Someone pretends to be good, but in reality they can deceive you by putting a knife in your back;
- the guest can also warn the person about the presence of an envious person in the immediate environment;
- girls should remember that if a wasp flew into the house and bit, they should expect offspring. Or take precautions when contacting the opposite sex if you do not want to have children; the relationship may end in pregnancy in the near future. The accuracy of the sign doubles if the husband and wife of the same family suffer from the bite. It is important that the biting wasp is the same.
It is worth remembering that a guest in the house and signs associated with her can be interpreted differently in different regions of the country. If a hornet flies into a room, then, according to some beliefs, a girl may become a victim of envy or false rumors addressed to her for no good reason.
Intelligence services
Perhaps the most effective and safe way, which does not require any labor from homeowners, is to call a pest control service. Professionals who have protective clothing and all the necessary equipment will complete the work quickly and efficiently.
The cost of the service for exterminating wasps in an apartment starts from 1,500 rubles, in a summer cottage - from 2,500 rubles. If you are not ready to engage in a personal struggle with winged and still quite dangerous insects, wasps in the wall of the house, and it is impossible to get to them on your own, pay special attention to this option.
Prevention
You can scare away wasps from your balcony before they have even settled in with a major overhaul. Insects cannot stand the smell of plastic. In the corners, hang bouquets of some plants whose smell insects cannot stand - walnut, geranium, peppermint.
Regular cleaning of the balcony using household chemicals will help drive away wasps. Insects cannot stand the smell of bleach. Add Domestos to the water. The same solution can be used to vacate the premises if the pests have already taken up residence. You need to clean it every evening, or pour it into a cap and leave it on the balcony. Additionally, the product will repel flies and mosquitoes.
With the onset of autumn, the wasps leave their nest and eat the larvae themselves. An empty hive must be removed and destroyed. A young female can settle in it in the spring, and a new swarm will appear.
Where to look for a hive
Insects are attracted to wooden structures because they provide building material from wasps. The insect scrapes off the top layer of wood with powerful jaws, chews it, and obtains a sticky, viscous substance, which it uses to build honeycombs, the inner and outer parts of the nest. Pests also easily infest in ready-made suitable structures - cracks in the wall, under the floor.
You can see what a wasp nest looks like in the photo below. Outwardly it resembles a sphere with a hole at the bottom, which serves as an entrance. As the number of individuals increases, it increases in size. The average hive is no larger than the size of an apple.
Common places for wasp nests to be built on the balcony:
- under the floor;
- outside under the balcony;
- under the eaves;
- in sheathing;
- among the rubbish;
- in pipes for draining rainwater.
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If you were unable to visually detect a wasp’s home, you need to observe the behavior of the insects. Sit for half an hour in the daytime on the balcony and trace the trajectory of insects. During the day, they actively rush from nest to nest, performing their functions. Having marked where the pests fly, you can carefully inspect the place. It remains to make a decision on the use of one or another method of struggle.
Wasps on the balcony
How to dispel a negative interpretation
In various cultures, the wasp is a harbinger of news and changes in a person’s destiny. Positive interpretations are perceived with positivity and good emotions, while negative interpretations want to be destroyed as quickly as possible, reduce the flow of bad energy, and prevent changes that will bring misfortune to a person.
To neutralize the power of a bad omen and a negative interpretation of what happened, you should do some simple rituals: light a candle and throw a small pinch of salt into the fire. It is believed that negative information will burn in fire and dissolve like grains of salt.
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Methods of destruction
Next, we will consider possible options for removal. Not all methods can be called safe, but they are worth identifying.
Using the package
You can remove wasps from under the roof using a plastic bag. To do this, do the following:
- Take a strong bag;
- Throw it on your home. Cover completely;
- Quickly tear off the nest. Close tightly;
- Burn.
Using the bag and dichlorvos
- Spray the surface of the aspen tree with dichlorvos;
- Quickly throw on a plastic bag;
- You tie it;
- You wait a couple of hours;
- You tear off the nest;
- You burn
Using gasoline or kerosene
- Fill a syringe or spray bottle with liquid;
- Process the nest from a safe distance;
- If everyone has not scattered, repeat the procedure after a while;
- After the nest is empty, remove it and burn it.
Water use
When the aspen tree is located so that it can be dipped in a container of water, then this method can be used.
- Fill up a suitable container full of water;
- You lift it, placing the nest there;
- Hold for 5 minutes. The home gets wet, and the wasps drown;
- The remains are removed and destroyed.
Advice. Wasps are inactive in rainy weather. It is during this period that the risk of being stung is reduced to a minimum.
In wet weather, you can use the following methods:
- Pouring boiling water. The process is simple. Douse the nesting area with a large amount. Remove any leftovers.
- Knock the nest into a container of water.
Using baits
When thinking about how to remove wasps from the house, you can take a closer look at the bait method. However, it is unlikely that it will be possible to completely get rid of the aspen tree. It will only be possible to reduce their number.
Watermelon rinds
Residues from watermelons or melons can be treated with an insecticide. Most often, such preparations have no odor. Wasps will die by eating the crusts.
Bottle baits
You can make such a device as follows:
- Cut off the neck of a large plastic bottle;
- Pour something sweet into it;
- Add insecticide;
- The cut off part covers the bottle with the neck down;
- Install in the required location.
Wasps either will not be able to get out of such a container, or will immediately die from the effects of the drugs.
Security measures
How to remove a wasp nest on the balcony without getting hurt? Well, first you need to realize that a wasp guarding a hive is extremely dangerous. Even more dangerous is the attack of a whole swarm of wasps. Therefore, it is better to warn yourself and fulfill a number of important conditions:
- choose suitable clothing (closed shoes, gloves, a beekeeper’s mask is ideal);
- carry out all the machinations at night, when the wasps are inactive;
- act quickly and thoughtfully.
If the swarm becomes aggressive, immediately return to the apartment. Like any other living beings, after some time they will calm down, and the sabotage can be repeated.
Destruction of a family in hard-to-reach places
Removing a wasp nest if it is within an accessible distance can be very easy. You should act in the dark, when the wasps are inactive and everyone returns to the house for the night, or early in the morning, when they have not yet managed to get out. Application of the method requires special care; errors in operation can lead to an attack by an entire swarm. It is necessary to use a beekeeper's suit or helmet, clothing that insects cannot pierce with their stings.
- You can get rid of a wasp nest on the balcony, if it hangs from below, with boiled water. You will need at least one bucket of liquid. They carefully sneak up and pour out the water. If necessary, repeat the procedure several times. After a couple of days, the nest is calmly removed and destroyed in a convenient way.
- The second method with water involves using hot or cold liquid. You can fight wasps in this way if it is not difficult to get to it. A stepladder is often used. Fill a bucket with water, bring it to the nest, and slowly lower it into the water. The entrance will be immediately blocked, since it is located at the bottom of the house. Leave the bucket for at least 15 minutes. During this time, the entire family dies. Carefully remove and destroy.
- A bag of poison is one of the most convenient ways to fight. Spray any insecticidal agent, not necessarily with a high concentration of poison, just use an aerosol. A minimal dose of poison is required to kill wasps. Several sprays of aerosol, close the bag tightly. Then throw it over the nest and secure it with tape on top. The procedure should be done in the evening. Lack of oxygen already negatively affects the body of insects; the presence of poison guarantees quick death. To be sure, you should leave the package for a couple of days.
- You can remove a wasp nest on the balcony using a vacuum cleaner. Point the tube into the entrance and turn on the household appliance at full power. After 20 minutes, remove the nest, remove the bag from the vacuum cleaner, and immerse it in the water for 15 minutes. Humanists release insects away from their own homes.
- Every evening, install a spiral on the balcony near the nest, which is used to repel mosquitoes. After ignition, an insecticidal substance is released along with the smoke. One spiral burns for 2 hours. Smoke forces the bird to leave the nest, and in the process of breathing, poison enters the body.
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Wasp control products
It is also quite easy to remove wasps from the balcony if they have settled under the floor, paneling, or in cracks in the walls.
Polyurethane foam
When the location is known, polyurethane foam is often used. They fill the cracks and forget about the problem. Those insects that were in the nest at that time will not be able to get out; those that are outside will not get inside. In order for the swarm to disintegrate, the queen must be killed, and she comes out only in emergency cases.
Trap
The most common method of breeding the wasp family is a trap. They make it at home using improvised materials. The main material used is a plastic bottle with a capacity of at least 1.5 liters. Cut off the neck, turn it inside, secure it with tape, staples, and thread a rope through the sides. They hang it closer to the nest or leave it on a closed balcony.
Bait is placed at the bottom of the trap. It can be sugar syrup, juice, lemonade, kvass, beer, cola, honey, jam, crushed grapes, fruit, pieces of meat. The insect climbs inside, but there is no chance of getting back out. Several dozen wasps are sent into such a trap per day.
Wasp trap from a plastic bottle
Poison bait
You can kill wasps in a few days using poison. A folk remedy is boric acid. It is produced in powder form, sold in pharmacies in 10 g bags. It is odorless, but has a bitter taste, so you need to follow the dosage. The powder is mixed with bulk mixtures or diluted in liquid. They use sugar, honey, lemonade, water with jam, slices of fruit, meat, fish.
To get rid of wasps, place the bait on plates and lids. The advantage of this method is that the poison gets into the nest with the food. Insects feed the larvae with meat, but initially chew the mass themselves. After the poison enters the body, the functioning of the nervous system and the transmission of impulses are disrupted, and death occurs. You can gradually eradicate the wasp family within a week.
Pest control
If there are wasps on a glassed-in balcony or loggia, get rid of them in a couple of hours. Buy any insecticide. Wear a protective suit, rubber gloves, and goggles. Spray the walls, ceiling, floor. Particular attention is paid to places where nests may be located. Leave the balcony closed for at least 2 hours.
This method is also suitable if wasps are found on a cluttered balcony. It is not recommended to look for a nest or sort out garbage, as bites will follow. After disinfestation, you are allowed to begin restoring order after 2 days. The maximum effect of the poison lasts 2 hours and does not lose its properties for another 14 days.
In this case, it is allowed to use any insecticidal agent, regardless of whether it has a strong odor or not. Effective drugs - Executioner, Sinuzan, Karbofos, Dichlorvos, Clean House, Cucaracha and many others. Price from 150 rub. per bottle.
Sign: a bumblebee flew in
Another predictor of not only the weather, but also the future, is the bumblebee. These insects love warm weather, so if a bumblebee has flown home, this indicates that it is looking for a secluded place before bad weather.
A morning guest, especially one who has flown through the window, promises a successful day and the fulfillment of all plans, a daytime guest - some kind of pleasant surprise, and an evening and night guest who has fallen through the windows brings news.
Precautionary measures
It is necessary to begin the fight against stinging insects after taking safety measures. They provide:
- Wear protective suit. This can be any clothing made of thick fabric with long sleeves. The head is covered with a hat or hood; the best option is to throw a mosquito net. Gloves are put on your hands; the cuffs of the sleeves should fit snugly to your hands so that wasps cannot get under your clothes.
- Act in the evening, when insects are minimally active.
- The use of any perfume is prohibited.
What to do in case of accidental murder
In early times, it was believed that a wasp in the house during the spring season was considered a symbol of happiness and if you swatted it, you could make a kind of talisman for good luck. However, signs advise not to rush. After all, if she flew into the apartment, then, as mentioned earlier, she portends good news. If you kill her, then there is a risk of throwing away your luck with your own hands.
However, everyone will have to decide for themselves what to do in each specific case. But you shouldn’t forget about the signs of wasps, using them only as valuable clues from your ancestors.
Is it worth the fight?
For some, the appearance of wasp nests under the roof of a barn seems completely harmless. Indeed, you can live all summer in the vicinity of wasps without entering into open conflict with them. But the difficulty lies primarily in the fact that you can never be sure how wasps will react to the appearance and presence of a person. It is possible that wasps can come to the defense of their home, sensing real danger and threat, and attack a person in a swarm. Just imagine that a small child walking in the area could be attacked by them.
In rare cases, destroying wasp nests is a last resort. If you are the owner of a huge plot and do not interact with dangerous insects in any way, then you can allow them to continue to coexist with you, nest and fight other insects on your plot.
Fighting with special means
Wasps are treated with broad-spectrum insecticides. There are products on the market based on various chemical compounds that disrupt the normal functioning of the insect body.
When using any of them, a person must:
- choose the right time - calm, cool weather in the morning or evening;
- wear thick clothes;
- tuck sleeves into gloves, trouser legs into shoes;
- if available, use an insect net; An alternative would be a balaclava and tight-fitting goggles (ski or scuba mask).
It is better to work with a partner in similar equipment. This will make it more convenient to use tools and instruments.
Remedy for wasps "Executioner"
Initially intended to combat bedbugs and cockroaches. The active substance is the organophosphorus compound fethion (pyrethroid cypermethrin) at a concentration of 25%. It paralyzes the nervous system of parasites, entering the body through breathing.
“Executioner” is available in liquid form, in bottles of 5-10 ml. One dose is diluted in 0.5-1 liters of warm (up to 50°C) liquid. The solution is sprayed onto and around the nest. If wasps have settled in the room, all entrances and cracks are carefully closed before treatment. It remains sealed for 6-8 hours, after which it is ventilated for at least 1 hour.
"Dobrohim Micro"
It is based on chlorpyrifos, another nerve chemical. Available in the form of a concentrated suspension, which is stirred in water. To combat wasps, 10 ml of product is used per 1 liter of liquid. The solution is used to treat nests or places frequently visited by insects.
Ready-made aerosol insecticides
Spray cans from Raptor, Raid and other brands are convenient to use for treating hard-to-reach nests due to their compact size and powerful, directed jet. The active substances are nerve agent insecticides.
Electric flytrap
Kills flying insects with electric shocks. Does not affect the nest, but will help reduce the number of its inhabitants and finish off stray wasps. The device attracts insects with blue light. Having touched the trap, they die from a low-power electrical discharge.
How to fight wasps in the countryside using folk remedies
If you don’t want to or can’t use chemicals in your dacha, you can try any folk remedy for wasps. A lot of recipes have been invented. How and with what folk remedies you can fight wasps in the country:
- Poison for fly agaric baits or traps. Finely chop the caps and mix with honey. Dilute the resulting mass with water and boil. The cooled product is poured into containers and placed around the area.
- Use used machine oil to completely pour over the socket. The thick oil acts as a sealant here. Wait until all the inhabitants die, remove and burn. The method is effective, but not environmentally friendly.
- Spray with mint essential oil. Pour two glasses of water and 30 drops of mint oil into a spray bottle. Homemade spray is used indoors and small nests are treated.
- Soap solution with hot water. When it comes into contact with a wasp, the soap envelops and dehydrates it.
Peppermint essential oil spray
All these products are not difficult to prepare with your own hands, but killing insects using them will take quite a lot of time.
Important! To avoid poisoning the bees, do not use honey and sugar syrup for traps and baits! To replace them, you can use fermented jam or beer!
Smoke
If you find a nest indoors, use a potbelly stove. Light the stove, putting fresh pine needles in it, and point the chimney towards the nest. The smoke will drive the insects out of your home, and you can remove the nest.
Carbide
If wasps are located under the floor, try using carbide. A small piece should be inserted into the hole in the nest and watered. When the poisonous gas is released, the insects will die. To be safe, cover the nest with plastic and move away.
Polyurethane foam
Treat the nest with spray foam. The insects will die of hunger after some time, and then you can get rid of the nest.
Vinegar
To prevent winged guests from coming into your home, treat curtains, windows and doors with a vinegar solution. The procedure should be repeated periodically.
Boiling water
When it rains, insects usually stay inside the hive and do not fly out. At such a moment it is very convenient to fight them. To do this, take a large amount of boiling water and pour it on the nest, after which you can get rid of it. And also try this option: pour water into a container and place the knocked-down nest there. While in the liquid, the insects must drown.