War: Bald face hornets vs yellow jackets 50+ feet up.

[K_W]

I have a problem. I have a war going on in the back yard. There is a bald face hornet nest 50 or more feet up in my oak tree above my back patio.

Normally, as I have for the last few years, I would live and let live, but the acorns are dropping and each time the nest gets hit, they swarm. To make matters worse there is another a yellow jacket nest somewhere nearby that is at war with them. I find both species of stingers dead under the nest, but can't tell where the yellow jackets are coming from or I would kill them as the bald faces never have bothered me... I've even had a few land and calmly explore my arms before. But, the last time I mowed I was angerly confronted by both kinds and I DO NOT KNOW if i am allergic.

Time to fight them.

I'd like to have fun with this and and let loose on them, but firearms are out of the question... maybe an BB or airsoft, but i only have metal BB guns and I live in a neighborhood, and I don't know if it plastic will reach.

How would you tackle this in a fun and creative way?

THIS IS TAKEN FREE-HAND WITH A NIKON P100 @ FULL 26X OPTICAL ZOOM. I love this camera.

NO ZOOM

 

[Clay]

I wish you the best of luck in your 'war' endeavor.

All that I ask is that what ever course of action you decide to take, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE for the love of God and Country, record what ever you do and post it back to this thread

 

[A 7.62 Exodus]

Do you own a bow? Shoot a flaming arrow perhaps? Or better yet, and "explosive" arrow. Problem solved.

I'll take my thanks via cookies and/or .22lr ammo.

 

[K_W]

Do you own a bow? Shoot a flaming arrow perhaps? Or better yet, and "explosive" arrow. Problem solved.

I'll take my thanks via cookies and/or .22lr ammo.

Maybe, if I didn't care about burning down my house...

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

My experience with yellow jackets, is not a pleasant one. Look for a 1/2" hole in the ground, observe said hole(s), make sure it is a nest. Wait til dusk, pour mixture of K-1 and oil into holes light and watch in victory.

The hornet nest I would go Robin Hood style, flaming arrow. Please video and post results here.

Edit: I see the flaming arrow won't work, perhaps an aerosol bug bomb on an arrow?

 

[iChokePeople]

Invite the neighbor kids over and tell them it's a piñata.

 

[Porter]

I have two hornets nests above my houste this year in the same tree. Fortunately I do not have a war with them and the yellow jackets going on. Good luck with that one. Because of the height it would probably be best to try to locate the yellow jackets and go that route of killing them first. Maybe check fence rows or anything in your yard that does not get disturbed much to look for a ground nest.

 

[Slawburger]

Move

 

[teddy12b]

Do you have a pellet rifle? If you shoot it enough times with a pellet rifle you will effectively "cut it down". Just make sure you're at a safe distance and you should be good to go.

 

[poppy]

Tater gun

 

[K_W]

Do you have a pellet rifle? If you shoot it enough times with a pellet rifle you will effectively "cut it down". Just make sure you're at a safe distance and you should be good to go.

I have a Daisy 111B BB gun, a CO2 Beretta 92 clone BB pistol, and a Crossman 1000x pellet rifle. The Crossman is out, too powerful and noisy, the Daisy would be the first choice, but I don't want to end up with a MWAG call to my house as I am so close to a school and church.

 

[Kurr]

Arrange for your local fire dept do a "time response drill" to your house. Then hit em with a 2" hose!

 

[K_W]

I remembered my wife has a little pink springer airsoft I used to teach her basic safety, handling, and racking years ago... I got 3 good "hits" before I ran out, but barely any reaction... need more power.

If anyone is willing to loan me a battery powered airsoft rifle capable of shooting continuously while nearly straight up, I will post a video.

 

[mom45]

I just want to see how this ends!

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

I just want to see how this ends!

In 'til the end!

 

[K_W]

Again... If anyone is willing to loan me a battery powered airsoft rifle capable of shooting continuously while held nearly straight up, I will post a video.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I wish you the best of luck in your 'war' endeavor.

All that I ask is that what ever course of action you decide to take, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE for the love of God and Country, record what ever you do and post it back to this thread

I second this.

 

[snapping turtle]

I for one second the good old potato gun.

massive destruction and legal just hard to aim and score direct hits.

 

[Fargo]

Again... If anyone is willing to loan me a battery powered airsoft rifle capable of shooting continuously while held nearly straight up, I will post a video.

For the love of all that is good and holy don't do this except from solid hornet proof cover. I'd hate to see you in the hospital.

 

[A 7.62 Exodus]

I remembered my wife has a little pink springer airsoft I used to teach her basic safety, handling, and racking years ago... I got 3 good "hits" before I ran out, but barely any reaction... need more power.

If anyone is willing to loan me a battery powered airsoft rifle capable of shooting continuously while nearly straight up, I will post a video.

In all seriousness this time, I may be your man. I am the proud owner of a VERY powerful airsoft rifle capable of accurate/painful shots at 200 ft. The only issue is, it's at home, I'm at school. I may be able to get it this weekend though