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Wasp living in attached garage #878432

Asked July 23, 2024, 1:34 PM EDT

I believe is is a wasp that has taken up residence inside the attached garage. It sometimes flies fairly wildly about when the lights are on. I cannot see a nest. It won’t fly outside and it seldom “lights”. I put peppermint oil soaked cotton balls on a jar lid but apparently no impact The wasp spray we have is for outdoor use apparently We did have a small nest on the outside of the garage, just above the door which we sprayed and it hasn’t reappeared. That was weeks ago . I did hang up paper bags (fake nests) outside on both sides of the garage door. I also have a planter of mint in the vicinity. I want that wasp gone, I am fearful of it getting in the house or being stung by it. I live in suburban St.Paul/Minni

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

It finally settled long enough for me to blast it with the outdoor spray, I did several doses until I was sure it was dead. I hope I haven't poisoned our indoor air.


If I see more inside, I presume there is a nest inside there somewhere which isn't readily visible 

Here are 2 snaps of the deceased

Thank you

On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 12:42 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied July 23, 2024, 3:23 PM EDT
Will do, thanks. It will be interesting to know what it is and how best to combat it.
On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 3:03 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied July 23, 2024, 4:15 PM EDT

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