> The German wasp populations in NZ are, as stated, quite a problem to
> many people apart from beekeepers.
> Getting rid of most nests is not so difficult, given that you have first
> *found* it ('First, catch your rabbit...')  For nests up to about 1 metre
> diameter, generally subeterranian, but also aerial, I have use d Carbyryl
> (Sevin) in powder form.  I've never missed with nests of this size with
> about 1T placed (often flung in haste...) *near an/the entrance(s)* so that
> returning foragers track it into the next (oops nest).                r
 
What is the time factor for immobility of d Cargyryl? If the intent is
to kill the wasp, would a trap set to allow foragers to track through
and return to the nest work? Killing the forager at least would be
possible by taking a soda bottle and placing a piece of fruit in the
bottom, turning it on it's side and placing d Carbyryl in the neck.
 
Richard A. Pelikan, A275CCR
Southeast Missouri State University
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