Summer residents often encounter these earthen striped hymenoptera insects in their area. Is it possible to get rid of ground wasps on your own and what to do if their nest is deep in the ground? Further, it will be described what methods exist for the destruction of insects that have settled under the roots of currants and not only.

Earth wasps - what kind

Not a single reference book of entomology describes earthworms. The name of insects appeared among the people. This species includes all wasps that build their nests underground. What makes insects settle in such a place? Wasps usually settle in secluded places on tree branches. If such a place is not found, the uterus decides to build a nest underground. In some cases, this happens because the wasps do not want to bother themselves with additional construction of structures, or there is a suitable power source nearby. Usually insects live in such a secluded place for one season.

Earth wasps

There is another type of wasps that live mainly underground. These insects live alone, laying eggs in the bodies of caught flies. By the beginning of the new season, the larvae fully develop, so that a swarm of wasps flies out of the hole. It is very difficult for an ordinary summer resident to understand the variety of striped hymenoptera, and experts distinguish them by the shape of the body and the pattern of the wings.

There is an opinion that wasps are safe for the owners of the site, but this is not at all the case. There are times when a swarm is indifferent to human activities for months, but at the slightest reason, insects begin to show aggression. Often the signal for an attack is a threat to the safety of the nest. Wasps may consider fast movements or shouts of a person as a reason for attack.

Note! Wasps can be useful - in one day, an individual catches 70 pests: bedbugs, caterpillars and larvae. The nest can be left if it is located in little-visited places in the garden. If insects have settled on potato beds, they must be driven out, otherwise they will attack people when harvesting.

How to get rid of earthen wasps on the site on your own

How to get rid of ground wasps

Destruction of the wasp nest by fire is most effective. 2 liters of fuel (kerosene, gasoline, engine oil) are poured into the hole, after which the liquid is set on fire. However, this method cannot be used near warehouses with flammable materials. If the nest is located in close proximity to buildings, you can use boiling water. Hot water is quickly poured into the hole and covered with a stone. The key to the complete destruction of insects is a sufficient amount of liquid - up to 2 buckets of boiling water will be needed. It is recommended to repeat the procedure the next day.

The most effective destruction of the wasp nest with fire

You can poison earth wasps with special drugs. You need to pick up an object that will serve as a cork to enter the nest, and soak it with poison. It is poured into a hole, after which it is tightly corked. Preparations for the destruction of wasps:

  • mosquito;
  • dare;
  • karbofos;
  • master 250;
  • solfisan;
  • aktara;
  • troapsil;
  • kukaracha.

You can also kill pests by placing calcium carbide near the entrance to the burrow. Its pieces are flooded with water, resulting in the release of a gas that is deadly to wasps.

You can enhance the effect of drugs by putting a plastic bag on the nest. It is important to secure the ends of the polyethylene well with tape or press something heavy to the ground to block the access of air and prevent insects from flying out. A hole can be made in the bag through which the poison will be poured, then the hole is sealed.

You can fill the hole with bleach or any other household chemicals

How to deal with earthen wasps on a site without special preparations? You can fill the hole on which the bag is previously put on with bleach or any other household chemicals.

Important! The empty nest must be dug up and destroyed in any way. This precautionary measure will protect against settling wasps in the new season.

What to do if wasps settled under the roots of currants

If the insect nest is located in the roots of shrubs, insecticides should be used with caution. How to get wasps out of the ground on the site without harming the plants? Pests can be driven out by more humane methods without the use of chemicals.

How to get rid of wasps on the site

Experts consider poisonous baits placed under the bushes to be the most effective means of getting rid of insects. Insecticides are dissolved in sweet syrup, jam, honey or juice, the poison is placed next to the entrance to the hole. You can use boric acid, dust, helium baits fas, great warrior, odorless preparations lambda zone, delta zone, get. As soon as the dishes are empty, add the bait. Usually one week is enough for the death of a swarm of insects.

Note! Experienced summer residents recommend spraying watermelon and melon crusts with preparations, since they attract insects well and can be spread throughout the site.

Hammering an aspen stake forces insects to seek a new refuge

The popular method of destroying the nest is to drive an aspen stake. With this option, the internal structure of the burrow is destroyed, which forces insects to seek a new refuge. It is important not to damage the root system of the shrub, so this method is used in extreme cases.

You can also kill pests with bait traps. In a plastic bottle, cut off the neck and turn it over to the rest of the inside, fixing it with tape, staples or tape. Jam, honey, beer, kvass, juice, lemonade or a piece of meat are poured into the trap. In one day, in this way, you can catch several dozen insects.

The use of a mixture of mushroom caps and honey is effective. In a glass of water, dilute 100 g of honey product and chopped mushrooms, boil the resulting mixture for 3 minutes. After cooling, the bait is laid out not far from the nest. It is necessary to carry out the preparation and layout of the poison with gloves. After the insects have died, the mixture must be removed.

You can protect currant bushes by properly organizing the site. Experienced summer residents noticed that the grass with a pungent aroma repels insects. Next to the bushes, you can make beds with cilantro, basil, mint and parsley.

There is a method of killing insects with a vacuum cleaner. The tool must have a wide hose. It is important that its net or lattice is thick, which will prevent the wasps from getting out into the wild. The hose is fixed next to the burrow entrance. A small amount of soap solution is poured into the vacuum cleaner, and then insects are sucked in. The duration of the procedure is 30-40 minutes, after which the dead wasps must be removed from the vacuum cleaner bag.

Important! When destroying earthen wasps, it is worth protecting the body from bites as much as possible: wear thick clothes with long sleeves and gloves. A beekeeper suit is well suited for such purposes.

Safety when destroying a wasp nest

All procedures for getting rid of wasps are best done at night.

How to get rid of grass in the area

All procedures for getting rid of wasps are best carried out at night, since during this period the swarm falls asleep, so it will not defend itself in full force.You also need to close all the vents and windows in the house to avoid insects. Do not make a lot of noise, you need to approach the burrow calmly, without sudden movements. If the procedure is carried out during the day, you should pay attention to the behavior of wasps: if they are active, then it is better to postpone the event to another time.

The site owner should think about whether it is necessary to personally deal with the elimination of wasps. There are special services that can quickly and inexpensively eliminate insects. Inexperienced, fussy actions often lead to wasps stinging a person. With a bite, you need to take an antihistamine and treat the wound with iodine. If bluish lips appear, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, profuse sweating, weakness, pallor and slow speech, you need to call an ambulance.

Whether it is worth getting rid of insects is decided by the owner of the site. If the burrow is located far from gazebos, playgrounds and potato plantings, it can be left. The fight against earthen wasps in the garden is more difficult if there are many berry bushes. When choosing methods for the destruction of insects, one must consider the damage to plants. If the nest is located in an open area, various insecticides can be used. It is important to observe safety measures to exclude the possibility of a swarm attack. In some cases, it is advisable to use the services of special services so as not to bring the war with the wasps to the hospital.