Re: Eerie Quiet...Gene

Haven't tested it on yellow jackets, but should work in theory since they're
kin and contructed in much the same way.  You have to get them really good
and wet.

On 6/16/06, Bonnie Holmes <holmesbm@usit.net> wrote:
>
> Do you have any such tricks for yellow jackets?
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Pam Evans <gardenqueen@gmail.com>
> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Date: 6/16/2006 9:12:10 AM
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] Eerie Quiet...Gene
> >
> > If you hose the wasps and stuff down real good, you can get in and get
> what
> > you need.  They can't fly when they're wet.  That's what I do when I
> need
> to
> > move a nest.
> >
> > On 6/16/06, Donna <gossiper@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > yep, gonna be hot here today too. Amazing how well the weeds grow
> isn't
> > > it.... Learned to mulch as I do a section or by the time I get back to
> > > do the mulching, the weeds are starting again. sigh.
> > >
> > >
> > > I have an outhouse for garden tools as well. Also a rustic bench (
> made
> > > from tree logs) next to it. I bouight mine at a craft fair, and it has
> a
> > > cute window on the side- well window framing - Anyways, the point is,
> I
> > > need to screen it in cause every wasp and hornet in the neighborhood
> > > lives in there. It is a battle to decide who gets the tools.....They
> get
> > > quite upset when I open the door to grab a shovel etc.....
> > >
> > >
> > > Donna
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message ----
> > > From: Gene Bush <genebush@otherside.com>
> > > To: gardenchat@hort.net
> > > Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 5:35:36 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [CHAT] Eerie Quiet...
> > >
> > >
> > > Summer has hit here....
> > >    Out watering containers in the nursery every other day now. Some
> trees
> > > and shrubs every day.
> > >    I am still crawling on my hands and knees through the garden
> weeding
> > > every morning from about 9 until noon. Still a ways to go.Next to
> renew
> > > the
> > > mulch in all the bare spots so I will not have as much of a problem
> later
> > > on
> > > with weeds.
> > >    Doing a bit of transplanting as I go. Trying to get plants from the
> > > holding area into the garden. Lots of trees and shrubs to go yet.
> Looks
> > > like
> > > it will high summer before they get into the ground and then they will
> > > need
> > > watering frequently until the can take root. I want to get a few
> crafty
> > > type
> > > things done this summer. Want to paint come coordinating trim in a few
> > > places... lawn chairs and tables, trim on the new covered bridge, one
> end
> > > of
> > > the garage where we now have a shelf over the garage door. If.. big
> if...
> > > I
> > > can find the time I want to have an outhouse constructed just past
> where
> > > the
> > > covered bridge sets at the edge of the woods. (for tool storage on
> that
> > > side
> > > of the property)
> > >    Always lots to do...
> > >    Gene E. Bush
> > > Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
> > > www.munchkinnursery.com
> > > genebush@munchkinnursery.com
> > > Zone 6/5  Southern Indiana
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Pam Evans" <gardenqueen@gmail.com>
> > >
> > >
> > > > Just out watering is all here.  Donna, you work too hard!
> > > >
> > > > On 6/15/06, Donna <gossiper@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >> I am here too, but busy. Just another 300 contracts to modify and I
> can
> > > >> call it a night...sigh. I have already put in 59 hours this week
> and
> > > >> still have another day to work this week...and I wonder why I am
> always
> > > >> tired.
> > > >> Donna
> > >
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> >
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> > Pam Evans
> > Kemp TX
> > zone 8A
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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
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