Soap Water vs. Wasp Nest = AMAZING!

[@derekpierce1894]

to make this more effective, place a piece of screen overtop the hole and then pour the mixture inside. also, do this at night. thats when they're all inside the nest.

[@deanevangelista6359]

Exactly! Screen and an evening treatment will make having the protective suit unnecessary.

[@berimbolo2947]

If he had done it that way, there wouldnt be an awesome video.

[@teresaackers7193]

I was going to say the sane thing. Haha

[@lisarainbow9703]

This leaves survivors who then are flying around , looking for new territory. Much better to get them t night, or early morning..

[@Zeldabug24]

Love the smack talk! I'm having an issue with wasps nest and black widow spiders as I clean up my garden. They halted my garden clean up...today I will fight back!

[@dkelban]

I LOVE it!! Those are yellow jackets. I find them to be even more aggressive than hornets. I've been stung by them a number of times, sometimes for no apparent reason. It warms my heart to see them brutally murdered. I hope they suffered (LOL)

[@yousircantknow8987]

Charlie X Yellow Jackets are Hornets, lol. Hornets more aggressive than Hornets....

[@viniical]

Yousir Cantknow Pretty sure he meant more aggressive than normal hornets

[@HitokiriShin]

@@yousircantknow8987 wasps =/= hornets

[@thorn6032]

@@HitokiriShin Hornets are literally wasps, just bigger. But they're still wasps.

[@sharoncline3331]

Thank you I’m deadly allergic to wasp an also fumes of canned sprays. So you have created a miracle for me! Thank you!

[@TheBigChad]

Some general advice, it HAS to have the degreaser additive. For every gallon of water, use 1 cup of soap. If doing this in a basement or inside the house in some capacity, use the mixture as a barrier. Spray door seals and then close the doors before you spray the hive

[@i.snyckers]

Oh, nasty! I only have hanging nests at my place - in my barn and storage - so they're a bit easier to avoid. So far, no stings, so I'll let them be. (I live in the deep countryside - by a forest and cows - so as much as I hate them, wasps are a necessary evil for controlling other pests...) But if they ever become a problem, now I know to bring out the soapy water! ^^

[@ctwatcher]

I'm trying this tomorrow. We had a nest, used that horrid wasp killer, knocked it down and now more are trying to rebuild! Thanks for tip!

[@hollyj7090]

...this also works for roaches and other types of insects ...found out while washing dishes ...along comes roach ...in frustration I grabbed the dish soap ...instant results ...I wondered why and how this worked ...and found that a spray bottle of water with lemon juice added to be most effective as it does not not leave a soapy residue around the house ...mint also works to deter some insects and rodents ...peppermint tea bags work great in the home ...planting mint outside the home is also helpful ...😼

[@1972Russianwolf]

Just had some at the front of my house in some mulch. 5 gallon bucket, healthy amount of dawn and fill with water. Just splashed the entire area and walked away. I did it a couple times and haven't seen any since.

[@tamileroux6358]

Yay!!! I am trying this tonight!!! We have an nest right by our front door (thankfully we have a back door to use!) and regardless of my requests, Amazon drops of our packages right by the nest! :(

[@christinafreeman4734]

Wow, I have wasps that use my decks as a means of collecting wood for their homes. Useful information. Thanks!

[@chilltownguy]

night time is the best time to wipe out the whole colony

[@backyardgarden566]

Yeah I totally agree. It's when they are all home.

[@bryceslazyporchgarden2521]

+Backyard Garden Yepper at night or early in the morning before sun comes up

[@bryceslazyporchgarden2521]

+Bryce's Lazy Porch Garden just like chickens ,catch em when they are sleeping , no sting , no fuss

[@grod6026]

True

[@LeePresserNYSLicAssocREBroker]

I just got a whole colony underground. Saw hundred or so flying in and out all day after landscaping (removed a couple if surrounding plants). I waited until after dark, mixed hot water (about 180°) with dish soap. First I laid a screen over the area and weighed down each end with a brick, then slowly poured about six quarts of the soapy water directly on and around the area where I saw the bees flying into and out of.

[@UhapiBeauty]

My husband and I were looking at a 50 acres of property to buy a few months ago. When we drove onto the land to look, there were wasps attacking our truck! We nearly couldn't see through the windshield. We had to leave the property!

[@solarflare1008]

In that case I recommend a flamethrower. Always work.

[@Xclub40X]

@@solarflare1008 Imagine if you tried to set fire to wasps and they didn't die.... you end up with a bunch of pissed off flying stinging needles that are now covered in flames

[@UhapiBeauty]

@@Xclub40X Hahaha!! That's a terrifying thought! LOL!

[@attav8]

I died laughing reading this, I couldn't even finish 🤣🤣🤣

[@tamileroux6358]

@@Xclub40X BAhaahaaBAAHAAA

[@vampirebunny2180]

Y’all I live in Texas and have quite possibly the most debilitating fear of these freaking things in the whole state, I SO hope this works when I try it. Pray for me, everyone I’m gonna need it 😭😅!

[@GalaxyGal-]

I had them on my balcony right next to the door. I was able to douse those fuckers with soapy water and they were gone within a few days

[@miket2916]

Where did you get your bee suit please? I want to get one but want to be sure it will actually work

[@DonnyHooterHoot]

The soapy water also helps break down their papery nests! Bonus!

[@ll38071614]

I love your attitude. That's how I was when I was exterminating them. Gotta think it's a fun job when you see them falling down.

[@MITimberwookie]

Having a terrible time with yellow jackets this summer. I'm gonna give this a shot.

[@Aelanna]

I have three nests of those little ground bee/yellowjacket things in the back yard. Usually we go out at night, pour gas down the hole, and light em up. ;) I haven't killed these, they're pretty docile. I've run over them all with the mower and they haven't attacked. One sting and they're gone, though.

[@JenzBenz207]

Thanks for this! It's great for killing them naturally. I also read that spraying WD40 on the eaves of your house (or wherever wasps nest) not only kill existing wasps but prevents new ones from building in the same areas. I have yet to test this but I'm gonna need to this summer and fall!

[@johnnyturbo8460]

That's exactly how I do it! It works.. Dawn is my go to soap Soooo satisfying

[@butchie0415]

Next time use a power washer with a foam blaster that way you can also kill any wasps flying nearby and get a wider coverage

[@Stokjockey]

If it only worked this well on Politicians..................................

[@SGHedge]

... and bankers

[@etherproto]

And ISIS

[@TheMyopicFed]

And whoever sends me 45 calls a day about healthcare. I’m literally 15 years old Jesus Christ

[@628DirtRooster]

Can't have that nest around the garden with the baby. Nice technique. :)

[@playmegamanxthenmegamanzer1721]

628DirtRooster Love watching your videos

[@joescheckler9953]

AFTER DARK quickly pour 3 or 4 tablespoons of gasoline right down the main hole. **Immediately** plug the hole with something larger than the hole opening like a rock, brick or even a shovel full of dirt. Beat feet. Next morning look to see if any survived (Never a one for me in over 45 years of using this technique.)

[@thecurrentmoment]

My dad takes a plastic bottle of petrol and tips it upside down in the entrance - same thing you described but in one fell swoop

[@MiscName1493]

I just used 2 Tbs of soap & water on a wasp that got indoors. It worked in 2 minutes. The wasp staggered & fell. I sprayed more & squashed it. I'm allergic so was careful but it worked great.

[@gardenondeck696]

Different greeting than "Well hello everyone".. Loved it,lol..

[@PinkChucky15]

Wasps really are vicious, I got stung by one when I was a kid (it was one of the red ones though) and half of my face was swollen for a couple of days.

[@mark97213]

Doing this in the day time is almost pointless. Half of the residents aren't even there.

[@shannanigan_ocrabby]

This is the most satisfying video I have ever seen.. lol! I hope this works with soapy water at any temperature. I get them in the house (can not figure out how!!) so I'm gonna have a spray bottle of soapy water ready at all times!

[@miket2916]

What kind of boots and gloves do you use?

[@plamb1000]

I know this video is a few years old, but I'm quite certain these are not wasps. They're too small, and wasps don't nest in the ground. These are most likely yellow jackets.

[@xsietube]

Yellowjackets are a type of wasp. They build their nests in concealed spaces. Depending on the species, this could be in cavities or underground. Hornets are also a type of wasp.

[@Xclub40X]

Imagine if you tried to set fire to wasps and they didn't die.... you end up with a bunch of pissed off flying stinging needles that are now covered in flames

[@herc1120]

I will have to try just pouring a bucket full of soapy water when removing a ground nest. This seems like it would save time over running a vacuum for an hour or so for a ground nest.

[@Tropical241]

So satisfying....going to try this tonight!

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

wow that was a good size nest. It must have been there for some time. I will have to try soap water next time i have a ground nest.

[@Draknfyre]

I use soap and water in a spray bottle for a bee killing spray. 4:1 ratio of water to dish detergent, and I add an ounce or two of cleaning ammonia concentrate as an extra kick in the teeth. Cleaning ammonia is ammonia with soap added and is dirt-cheap. Normally you only use a tablespoon or two with water in a spray bottle to create a cleaning/degreasing spray so an ounce or two mixed in is like rocket fuel. It can kill wasps on its own but it's even more effective mixed with dish soap as it also super-charges said soap. In my experience one or two direct sprays will knock a wasp down for the count and it struggles to recover and get airborne again but dies within 30-45 seconds. Large hornets take longer and a few more sprays but it will also get them. In this situation I would've gone out with a spray bottle set to mist and spray the swarming bees with one hand while pouring the soapy water down the nest hole with the hole. Take everything out at once.

[@leskuelbs9558]

the horror! the destruction! ... that was so cool!!!! the little so and so's got what they deserved. and let's face it, wasps will never be the kind of creature to be the hero in some cutesy animated flick.

[@hereforareasontheshow2750]

Hahahah I love this because you are clearly pissed

[@richjones2767]

The easiest way with an underground nest is wait until the evening and it cools off and they're all back in the nest. Pour a cup of petrol/gas into the hole. Job done, no stings, sorry no excitement and nothing to video. No, don't light it. The vapour fills the nest, and is poisonous to bees/wasps/hornets.

[@timweisbrich1844]

I found that if I pour in the gas and then plug the hole with a rag the fumes really stay in the hole. I do this at night when they are all in there. Works like a charm every time!

[@DSLatte1]

What should we wear for protective gear as homeowners?

[@davidcole5803]

Dish soap, or washing up liquid smothers wasps and insects bodies, their wings stick together, it makes it difficult for them to fly and they generally become immobilised. It's to do with surface tension of the soap solution on their wings, and ultimately they don't breathe and become exhausted. Theres no need to use posion or nasty chemicals. My dad used it on greenfly and they suffocate on the spot.

[@bradjackson4467]

Wait till dusk the next time, that way all the yeller jackets, that's what we call them in East TN, have returned to the colony

[@3232myke]

I have a nest under my bay window in front my house if I squirt a bunch of dawn concentrate and spray my hose on it will that do the trick? I'm bout to go on this mission tonight myself so any info would suffice

[@stephenbeevers2565]

Ahhh what a laugh, you really have a mean streak there! Love the dares you were throwing out at them. I use soap water over the pond in the UK too.

[@66lwmorgan]

I was tired of getting stung by these little pest so I did the exact same about a week ago in my front yard except I waited till it got dark and those little stingers were inside, put a 2'x2' piece of screen over the hole and bricks around the outside perimeter to hold the screen down tight. I put in two bottles of Dawn dishing washing liquid, it goes through the screen very easily, just pour it slowly then I added water till it started running out of the hole, about 5 minutes. The next morning bingo, not one yellow jacket to be found.

[@SansaStarkofWinterfell]

hehe Sting me one more time! Great job Luke, very true that wasps are just down right nasty. I detest them, haven't found a reason for them... Just blech! 🌾 Green Blessings 🌿

[@backyardgarden566]

You think you could loan me that outfit for my wasp nest. Haha. I do think that this kind of thing should be done at dusk but it looks like it worked well for you. I'll have to try it out.

[@jhors7777]

Thank you for posting this!!

[@larrysowada9905]

you should of marked the hole and did that at nite then you would of gotten the whole bunch

[@guycanada1944]

Good idea. That way they are all in the nest and more docile

[@shanmerc]

nice suit! I need to get me one of those!!!

[@ChezGra]

I would not want to be near you with your soupy water when you are having a bad day!!!! Ha ha!! Well done!!!

[@ChezGra]

Soapy!!

[@beckerod777]

THIS TIME IT'S PERSONAL!

[@MarkOliver-z1p]

Ground bees give you no choice really, they are just to aggressive to share space with. Good tip, never knew that one.

[@JensMorrison]

Any way to do this without a bee suit? Been dealing with an above ground, yellow-jacket nest...it wasn't originally above ground, but it is now.

[@alaskaclusterrepair2233]

So satisfying.

[@noelio67]

What if they're up inside a cavity?

[@twotut2002]

What kind of suit did you use, and where do I get one ? How many time did you get stung there ?

[@sandgrownun66]

It's a beekeeper's suit. You can get one from anywhere that sells beekeeper's suits!

[@AndrewGulickTrueVitalityPlus]

Wasps build paper nests and hang them from the underside of something like a roof overhang. What you killed was yellow jackets. ... but, they are dead for sure and can't sting you anymore and that's what counts.

[@Nicks-AI]

Bought raid traps. Didn't work at all. Soapy water in a spray bottle was the answer!

[@blakespower]

so what is the recipe? a few tablesppons like 3-4? per gallon? I was getting ready just to pour the entire bottle of dishsoap into the hole

[@dennisgilbert7114]

Better at night when they are in the nest?

[@josen4real5]

Does it have to be hot water or can you just use cold water or warm water?

[@LadyRavencide13]

I feel ya bro. I also hate wasps!

[@brokeinmichiganl3921]

How do I get that into my wall?

[@austin529]

Imagine the wasps invade our home with anti soap suits. 😱

[@tashahasfun]

You tell ‘em

[@OurBucketListHasHoles]

Lol you sound like me when I'm killing them!! They are extremely bad this year here in Michigan. We've had to get rid of about 6 nests and counting. Take care-Debbie

[@tomvogel492]

Do this at night when they are all in the nest to get more of them.

[@dimuborgir1987]

why you dont do that at night when they are in hole?i just spray water in presure on them will they die they are all down but moving?

[@heatherwalton1344]

Had a huge nest at the end of my driveway real close to my mailbox. Dumped a bunch of boiling hot soapy water down the hole this am while it was still really cool out and then sprayed the few that returned to the nest then dumped fine gravel over the hole. Hope that's the end of them

[@nikm2089]

I love dish soap as an insecticide, it’s super effective and isn’t toxic to my kids and pets.

[@MartinJG100]

Did the tree survive?

[@mertox-2870]

I was going home on the bus and all of a sudden this yellow jacket just went into my collar and went near my chest then stung me, like fgs 😑

[@Tara-id3rk]

We have a concealed nest right above our front door where our two toddlers march in and out of all day. We see where they are entering above the door (into the roof of our entry way) but cannot see the actual nest. It’s a nightmare! Ha. Trying to exterminate them will be tricky

[@johnmorrissey58]

Got bit by one late yesterday afternoon. I'm about to wipe them out using this method with a kick. Using Dawn dish liquid in my Ryobi electric pressure washer on soap setting. It's gonna be like the Napalm scene in Apocalypse Now.....just kinder gentler

[@ThaiGirlAdventures]

I never know that thank you for idea,nice job.

[@onyxreddragon]

ugg i have wasps in one of my bird feeders. trying to figure out how to kill them and not get stung.

[@MichaelDunn802]

"FINISH THEM"

[@debbiemcclure2874]

I think this is the 1st time I've ever witnessed ur sense of humor but in a serious way to. U went after those wasps with a vengeance, they did not stand a chance, lmbo. I don't blame you one little bit either because they can become brutal and it don't take much to set them off. I love ur channel and I've never heard u call ur garden organic. All I've heard u do was give gardening tips. Shud do's and dont's and recommend diff types of products that may help growth that are earth friendly. Keep up the gud work. Tyfs, very gud info. God bless you

[@rosangel5660]

i was painting trims outside on 40 foot ladder, above concrete driveway and had their nest right there inch away from my trim, actually it was right on the inside of the attic vent opening with 1/4 inch mesh through which the bastards were coming at me (so i could not knock down their nest) . I was ignoring them flying around me but one of them hit me in the eyebrow so it turned personal and i used can of rustoleum to kill them, blasting them in mid air or as they sat, it was a hunt and murder but i painted them all red-brown color....till they could not fly no mo. Painted all of them suckers!!! those wasps were no longer yellow and black stripes.... just brown ;) no rubber boots or face mask, just tshirt, fabric gloves, hat and long pants.... lots of adrenaline, blood and sweat...well no blood except where it stung me. Highly recommend to try for yourself.

[@ijazh6790]

I have wasps going in and out of an air brick leading to my cellar. I'll have to get one of those sprayers. I tried a dummy run with a 500ml drinks bottle full of washing up liquid and water. I killed about 50 wasps. There was about another 50 angry wasps flying around before I ran for it.

[@stephenh5944]

Do it at night.

[@Wolvercom]

At the risk of sounding very dumb, would this trick also work on bald-faced hornets? I know hornets and wasps are related, so I'm assuming yes but like this verified before I try killing a nest of these bad boys in my front yard. Thanks for any help!

[@cmvb69]

ive noticed wasp mainly on my spinach and lettuce for some reason any idea why they are there or how to keep them away

[@MelindasLifeandstyle]

Thank you for that great tip

[@charlesana99]

could you tell me where I can buy the hat with net you wear, thank you so much.

[@colorsafebleach5381]

Amazon. Just type in bee suit hat

[@snoopfurlow1275]

Bengal dust...or murphy soap oil,water

[@lindseydavis53]

wouldn't be easier to do this at night?

[@TheASTrader]

Rubbing alcohol + Dawn + spray bottle = dead insects and spiders

[@debbiemcclure2874]

Ty 4 the info, I hate anything that stings or has fangs

[@backyardgarden566]

Why would you want to kill spiders. They kill the real pests.

[@OldTimerGarden]

being creepy is reason enough for me.

[@TheASTrader]

Backyard Garden Have black widows, brown widows and brown recluse spiders crawling all over your yard like they do mine?

[@megga1886]

so satisfying

[@DeRocco21]

do you have an apicary?

[@tjworker5482]

I HATE! any little stingy thing. I need one of those bee suits.

[@jackwatkins7382]

You should have done that at night! They would have all been in their hole and you could have got every one of them. Which I normally walk out at night with a Coke bottle about half full of gas walk up to it and just stick the whole nozzle Down in the Hole Inlet it girdle down and it's nice if you know were there other entrance exit is how you can throw a shovel full of dirt on top of it. But the gas fumes will kill everyone in the nest.

[@TheConservativeHippie]

Who is watching this after hearing about murder hornets in 2020?

[@dank3847]

The Arab Hippie me

[@philaman1972]

Just put a rock, brick, or any other object large enough to cover the hole at sundown and you're done; the wasps will suffocate to death!

[@leonorethellend1851]

That’s what he said ??

[@WeKnowYoureThere]

I enjoyed the “shooting fish in a barrel” comment. Who shoots fish in a barrel? Honestly? (Austin Powers accent required)

[@Userjdjddss]

If you have them in your shed get a paper bag and put it somewhere they will never return

[@journalistjane]

You are hilarious! This cracked me up

[@aidannina494]

It's a making of a bad porno😂😂😂

[@MurderHoboRPG]

You need to put loads of cayenne pepper in the water soap mix.

[@Quicksilver314]

Funny that you think that soap is better for the environment than a typical wasp pesticide.