F#$%ing Yellowjackets!
I went to move my Little Chief smoker this morning and the rat bastages had built a nest in it. Dirty buggers got me three times.
They have been dispatched with extreme prejudice, (and a can of Raid).
Of all the creatures God deemed fit to put on the Earth it is beyond me why he chose to put yellowjackets here.
They have been dispatched with extreme prejudice, (and a can of Raid).
Of all the creatures God deemed fit to put on the Earth it is beyond me why he chose to put yellowjackets here.
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They like my truck. Don't use it much. So each time I open a door I have to be ready. So far I'm winning.[:D] 0 -
[:D][:D][:D] Sorry to hear that you got stung!!!!!! 0 -
To me the sting is nothing but when they latch on and start biting those take forever to heal. All must die. 0 -
My dog found a ground nest at the bottom of my garage deck last week.
I got him into the garage with minimal stings but the rat bastages gave it to me at least a dozen times! All around my bare feet and lower legs. I was picking the buzzards off me after getting hit by the same bee more than once. Squishing as I pulled. Still have the scars left on my right foot and leg.
Problem for me is that I went into the house and grabbed a new can of Raid. Then, I could not find the entrance hole in the ground.[:(!]
That can shot a stream way out there and was gone within just a short couple of bursts. [V]
Haven't made it back until I get all the venom out of my system, but they have a contract out on them!0 -
I remember getting popped 14 times, all at once, at the job I was working when I first moved down here, running a gas powered trimmer. Threw it and ran.
About 30-45 min. later, trimming some shrubs, hit a hornets nest the size of a basketball. It was not a good day.
I hate Yellow jackets and Hornets with a passion.0 -
Thanks for reminding me to check the smoker. I am going to use my smoker tomorrow for brisket and have not used the smoker for a while.
I hate the hornets. Bees don't both me but hornets only seem to have one purpose and that is to sting you.0 -
Got hit by ground bees while mowing last summer. I just parked the mower over their nest with the blades turning at full throttle. Only took about 30 seconds to eliminate every one of them.[:D] 0 -
Had a gas powered leaf blower on my back last year and yellow jackets got me, several, some were on my back, some were on my back, did not want to pull shirt because they were still attacking.
Stepped in a ground nest of yellow jackets twice over the years, instead of running I just dove onto ground few feet away and played dead, they got my dogs instead of me. Took about 30 minutes before I could slowly crawl away for about 50 yards.
Them poor dogs was yawling and howling and biting at their ass and balls, rolling on the ground, I could see the yellow jackets around the dogs mouth and eyes. The dogs were attracting all the yellow jackets that was coming out of the ground to help the others.
Next day them dogs looked terrible with their eyes, balls, and lipsd swollen. Now that adds new meaning to MAN'S BEST FRIEND taking the bullet for me.
[;)]
I've seen where skunks actually dig out yellow jackets ground nests and eat the nests. Them skunks must be tough dudes.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Okie743
Had a gas powered leaf blower on my back last year and yellow jackets got me, several, some were on my back, some were on my back, did not want to pull shirt because they were still attacking.
Stepped in a ground nest of yellow jackets twice over the years, instead of running I just dove onto ground few feet away and played dead, they got my dogs instead of me. Took about 30 minutes before I could slowly crawl away for about 50 yards.
Them poor dogs was yawling and howling and biting at their ass and balls, rolling on the ground, I could see the yellow jackets around the dogs mouth and eyes. The dogs were attracting all the yellow jackets that was coming out of the ground to help the others.
Next day them dogs looked terrible with their eyes, balls, and lipsd swollen. Now that adds new meaning to MAN'S BEST FRIEND taking the bullet for me.
[;)]
I've seen where skunks actually dig out yellow jackets ground nests and eat the nests. Them skunks must be tough dudes.
Did not know that about skunk they just became my Friends.0 -
check under the lid over your propane tank gauge. That's where they were waiting for me. [:(!] 0 -
Been there done that[:(!]. Got into my kennel, got me 3 times and both dogs[:0]. Stepped on one once and it was worse than being stung 3 times. That time of the year[B)] 0 -
electric fly swatter is fun to have[:D] 0 -
quote:Originally posted by grumpygy
quote:Originally posted by Okie743
Had a gas powered leaf blower on my back last year and yellow jackets got me, several, some were on my back, some were on my back, did not want to pull shirt because they were still attacking.
Stepped in a ground nest of yellow jackets twice over the years, instead of running I just dove onto ground few feet away and played dead, they got my dogs instead of me. Took about 30 minutes before I could slowly crawl away for about 50 yards.
Them poor dogs was yawling and howling and biting at their ass and balls, rolling on the ground, I could see the yellow jackets around the dogs mouth and eyes. The dogs were attracting all the yellow jackets that was coming out of the ground to help the others.
Next day them dogs looked terrible with their eyes, balls, and lipsd swollen. Now that adds new meaning to MAN'S BEST FRIEND taking the bullet for me.
[;)]
I've seen where skunks actually dig out yellow jackets ground nests and eat the nests. Them skunks must be tough dudes.
Did not know that about skunk they just became my Friends.
The skunk has skin too thick to get stung so they can tear out the nests and eat the larvae, killing the hive. Skunks are awesome, unless they get into your chicken coop.0 -
You folks do know yellow jackets, hornets and wasps can kill you. [xx(] 0 -
quote:Originally posted by grumpygy
quote:Originally posted by Okie743
Had a gas powered leaf blower on my back last year and yellow jackets got me, several, some were on my back, some were on my back, did not want to pull shirt because they were still attacking.
Stepped in a ground nest of yellow jackets twice over the years, instead of running I just dove onto ground few feet away and played dead, they got my dogs instead of me. Took about 30 minutes before I could slowly crawl away for about 50 yards.
Them poor dogs was yawling and howling and biting at their ass and balls, rolling on the ground, I could see the yellow jackets around the dogs mouth and eyes. The dogs were attracting all the yellow jackets that was coming out of the ground to help the others.
Next day them dogs looked terrible with their eyes, balls, and lipsd swollen. Now that adds new meaning to MAN'S BEST FRIEND taking the bullet for me.
[;)]
I've seen where skunks actually dig out yellow jackets ground nests and eat the nests. Them skunks must be tough dudes.
Did not know that about skunk they just became my Friends.
They're kind a related to the badger so yeah I can see the skunks going after grubs.0 -
dam stingers,,,[:(!][:(!][:(!][:(!] 0 -
Yellow jackets are ground nesters, if they are in your grill, they are something else. Not that it matters a lot if they sting you. 0 -
last few times I got stung by a wasp, after a while it felt good. wouldn'ta minded getting stung again.
same thing with getting shocked by 110.
weird.0 -
quote:Originally posted by forgemonkey
Had an elk caped and cooling out on the side of mountain,,,,,,,went to get the mules to pack it out, when we returned the entire carcass was covered with them.
There was a slight breeze so we built a small fire (lots of smoke) upwind and voila, they dispersed and we got real busy, real quick getting out of there,,,,,,,,[:D]
I carry black pepper with me when I hunt. After the critter's quartered up and in bags for the pack out I apply it liberally to the bags and it seems to keep the little buggers away. I don't remember where/when I learned that trick but I've been doing it for years.0 -
quote:Originally posted by He Dog
Yellow jackets are ground nesters, if they are in your grill, they are something else. Not that it matters a lot if they sting you.
Someone forgot to tell them they should be in the ground.
Heck I've seen them nest most anywhere where they can hide.
I had an old bread toaster on my workbench one day that I had picked up from my outside junk pile in hot summer time carried it too the house and needed a piece of resistance wire from inside for a project, removed some screws from it's side, lifted the flap and there set 4-6 yellow jackets on a little nest with their ears laid back. I gently let the cover flap back down and very very gently carried it outside like carrying a bomb and throwed it as far as I could and run back in the house. Someone forgot to tell them they should be UG.
I got stung right on bottom of both elbows one day when squirrel hunting, had to mash both of them yellow jackets to stop their stinging and about 30 minutes later I could not bend my arms, they were locked at the elbow for about 12 hours. Could not even bend my arms too wipe after using the stool. I think them yellow jackets planned that one knowing that I had previously killed several of their cousins. Only got two stings right on bottom of both elbows like it was a planned attack.[:0]
Them were coming from under a little flat rock that was not UG.
A yellow jacket usually won't just sting and fly off like a wasp, they just hang on until you mash him or jump in water and drown him.
AND yes their stings can kill people. Hornets and Bumble Bees are also bad news. Seems Hornets want to go for the head.
Don't see very many Hornets nests or Bumble Bees going in the ground now days. I've got couple of big hornets nests as wall decorations that I gathered in winter time and placed them in a plastic trash bag and sprayed with wasp and hornet killer and secured the top good.
I've heard of rumors of weak people collecting a Hornets nest, placing it in a vehicle and when it starts warming they come out of hibernation and are very mad about being disturbed.0 -
If you want to see a 50 year old fat man run and scream like a little girl just get me around wasps/jellow jackets.
When I find a ground nest it gets 5 gallons of gasoline and a match.
Those dang things are mean for no reason and will pursue you stinging over and over even when not provoked.
Two days ago I was using my loader tractor to move some firewood and every time I turned into the east wind I had a few swarming around me. I figured there was a ground nest I was driving near but could not find it. Then I realized it was when I turned into the wind the engine heat was staring them up. I reached in front of me and lifted the lid on the battery box and sure enough there was a big nest.
Those things came up in a swarm as I turned off the key and bailed out over a back tire and ran. Came back in 15 minutes with a can of hornet killer in each hand and went to battle. Killed them all without getting stung. I went out the next morning and soaked the tractor down again, was temped to light it on fire get god sense prevailed.
Gas or diesel in a garden sprayer works for putting up a cloud when you don't want a fine stream.
On the list of the top 10 things in life that get my attention wasps/yellow jackets rank about #4. Course hot biscuits, beaver, and Merle Haggard are 1,2,3 ya know.0 -
While in the Marines at Camp Pendelton, we has some old embark boxes in storage. They decided that instead of storing them Outdoor that they should be moved inside.
I knew their was one huge bees nest in it, even told them about it. So they sent me down with a forklift to expose the comb. No problem except we needed new box when I was done. I went down with the forklift no protective clothing and was not stung once.
Went back to the group which was on a little hill over where the Boxes where. Standing there one of them found me and stung me right between the eyes. Only bee to ever sting me for some reason they do not bother me.
Hornets and wasps whole other matter they hunt and search me out.0 -
Hornets do not hibernate over winter, except for the queen, she survives and starts a new have the next year, but all the drones and workers die off, so it is safe to collect in mid winter. I have collected a couple in problematic places in summer as well. At night quickly cover with trash bag and place in the freezer for a few days. Shake out the hornets to avoid the stink and you have a wall hanger. 0 -
A big paper hornets nest makes for some fine muzzle loading shotgun wadding!! It is what those ole timers used back in the day![:)][8D] 0 -
A big paper hornets nest makes for some fine muzzle loading shotgun wadding!! It is what those ole timers used back in the day![:)][8D] 0 -
quote:Originally posted by buschmaster
last few times I got stung by a wasp, after a while it felt good. wouldn'ta minded getting stung again.
same thing with getting shocked by 110.
weird.
The four times I got stung by wasps last summer hurt like hell for DAYS and the swelling was painful too, it took steroids to calm things down each time.. You are either sick in the head or the toughest man on earth.0 -
I've got a small double squirrel cage blower sitting on a portable workbench in my new shop. Right beside it is the small fridge full of cold water.
I take a break every hour or so when it's hot and sit where the blower blows on me and drink a cold bottle of water.
Yesterday I noticed a mud dauber building a nest inside the bench. Tapped the other side of the board it was built on and it flew across the room.
Mud daubers were looking for their nest and one started checking out the blower.
Got a little too close and got blown away. He hit my shoulder and was last seen headed for the doorway.
But I did see him shortly thereafter buzzing in a circle on the floor.[:D]0 -
I've seen and collected a Bald face hornet queen and the starting paper nest about size of a baseball that was just started once and I glued the Queen to the outside and made a wall hanger display.
I've also seen yellow jacket and Honey bee queens.
It's said that wasps do not use the same nest from year to year, but I've seen them keep on adding to a nest over several years, usually on steel I beams in a protected safe place that the nest remains in good shape from year to year.
I've never been stung by a Bumble Bee but I have had some close calls with Bumble Bees, was standing on top of a junk pile of steel once in hot summer pulling on a piece of steel and heard a strange noise and it was Bumble Bees buzzing down in the junk pile that I had disturbed, few came out flying, most were crawling coming up out of the pile of hot steel, I stood real still, some started crawling around on my wellington boots, one went up my britches leg on the boot top and came back out. I stood there for about 15 minutes waiting for them to calm down so as I could ease away without creating any more disturbance/excitement, went back with a diesel sprayer sprayed around the steel pile first, then up into the pile and set it on fire. Close call.
A friend got stung on the head about 10 times by bumble bees when he was riding on a tractor and it almost killed him. He started fighting them and the tractor setting close to the nest and a brush hog had disturbed their ground nest.
Seen another guy take a swig of beer once while we were skinning a deer and a yellow jacket was inside his beer can and it stung him on the tongue. I had to give him some Jack Daniels to ease his pains, and I normally did not give Jack Daniels away even to friends.[;)] People helping People.[;)]
Several years ago I would see Big Black tail wasps nests in trees, usually the nests were very large, 8-12 inches in diameter, do not see them building big nests in trees now days.0 -
Okie743 Since they are all over the place here in Oregon I went to Pepsi in a Plastic Bottle. Take a drink cap goes right back on. When I was still drinking beer mine had to have a top I could put on between swigs.
Many years ago while out salmon fishing I caught a big one. To big to carry my tackle and fish so I took the fish to the truck 1st and put it into the bed. Went back for the Tackle which to at most 10 Minutes. There were so many when got back, I almost could not get in my truck.0 -
quote:Originally posted by NeoBlackdog
I went to move my Little Chief smoker this morning and the rat bastages had built a nest in it. Dirty buggers got me three times.
They have been dispatched with extreme prejudice, (and a can of Raid).
Of all the creatures God deemed fit to put on the Earth it is beyond me why he chose to put yellowjackets here.
That?s what I thought about Red Wasps when they got me. [:(!]0
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