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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...
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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
Thank you for writing.
I cannot help you assess this without identifying the kind of insect.
Please get a can of indoor insect spray and spray for 30 seconds in the garage when you see the insect, close the door and wait 15 minutes. Repeat as needed. Send me a close up of the dead wasp. You may safely pick it up with toilet tissue and flush it away.
I cannot help you assess this without identifying the kind of insect.
Please get a can of indoor insect spray and spray for 30 seconds in the garage when you see the insect, close the door and wait 15 minutes. Repeat as needed. Send me a close up of the dead wasp. You may safely pick it up with toilet tissue and flush it away.
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
I cannot find it but have sent it to bug experts.
Standby.
Standby.
Will do, thanks. It will be interesting to know what it is and how best to combat it.
Thank you for your patience.
This is a mud dauber.
It does not sting and is typically not aggressive.
I hope this helps.
They like to eat spiders.
https://neilsperry.com/2023/07/mud-daubers-are-really-your-friends/
Steve
This is a mud dauber.
It does not sting and is typically not aggressive.
I hope this helps.
They like to eat spiders.
https://neilsperry.com/2023/07/mud-daubers-are-really-your-friends/
Steve