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Old 03-16-2013, 05:16 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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We keep getting issues with wasps getting into our home. Now they are buzzing around like crazy and flying into the weepholes. Is there anything in particular we can use to put in the weep holes to kill them when they crawl in? And does it hurt anything to fill in the weepholes between the first and second story with that expanding foam to keep them out? I know the weep holes at bottom of first story should remain open.
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Old 03-16-2013, 07:12 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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There are plastic weep hole covers that fit in them to keep most pests out. They have small holes to let them continue to vent, but anything bigger than large ants can't get in. Search for weep hole covers.
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Old 03-16-2013, 08:26 PM
 
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Wasp seem to always be where they can find water to make their hives.
If you can get rid of their source of the water, I bet you would get rid of them.
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Old 03-16-2013, 09:23 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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hmmm, we don't really have an water around us. About 5 years ago he had an issue with wasps, then about 3 years ago honey bees in the chimney, now this year the wasps are back.......
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Old 03-17-2013, 07:05 AM
 
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Several of my neighbors have had that problem. Must be a problem because I have gotten a bunch of bandit signs about we remove bees. The county extension service can direct you to a bee removal person in your area.
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Old 03-17-2013, 07:12 AM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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When we had the honey bee issues in the chimney, couldn't get a bee removal person to come out for anything. Finally called ABC Pest Pool and Lawn and they sent someone out. Guy didn't even put on a bee suit and climbed all the way up (2-story with high-pitched roof) on that ladder and cleaned them out. Of course, then I had to find a construction guy to repair the damage to the chimney topper afterward because ABC doesn't do that - they only get the bees. Sure makes a one-story look appealing - easier to manage maintenance and issues such as bees yourself.
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Old 03-17-2013, 07:27 AM
 
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When we had the honey bee issues in the chimney, couldn't get a bee removal person to come out for anything. Finally called ABC Pest Pool and Lawn and they sent someone out. Guy didn't even put on a bee suit and climbed all the way up (2-story with high-pitched roof) on that ladder and cleaned them out. Of course, then I had to find a construction guy to repair the damage to the chimney topper afterward because ABC doesn't do that - they only get the bees. Sure makes a one-story look appealing - easier to manage maintenance and issues such as bees yourself.
I hear you. We have a 3 story house. We have had to eradicate hornets for about 3 years. They will keep coming back til you get all the old nest, pheromones out of the area. I would check to make sure their are no nests inside those weeping holes. I also think diaphanous earth is great for this. You can use a puff duster and shoot it into those areas. It dehydrates these critters. It isn't an instant kill, they get it on them, they carry it back to their nest and everyone gets it on them...It is like finely crushed glass. Use the food grade so you won't get a reaction if you cover your hands and arms, and wear a sheet rock mask to prevent inhaling. It is actually finely ground up sea shells, etc.. Doesn't harm pets if used correctly...Read the precaution label. Some folks even use it on their dogs for flea prevention/killer.
Best to kill these type insects early morning, or evening, when they are all asleep in their nest. I would use those new foam sprays if you have different type nests.
I get mine at our local Menards Building/Home store. Red and White plastic bag, near the plant/garden fertilizers and stuff.

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Old 05-21-2014, 07:25 PM
 
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we had 3 wasps nests in our wall via the weepholes and mice galore due to the weepholes. We were told to never stuff anything inside that blocks ventilation - We used something called Rid-O-Mice which is a stainless steel grill that fits in and lets the moisture and air pass through the weep holes but keeps the wasps and mice out.
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Old 05-22-2014, 07:21 AM
 
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we had 3 wasps nests in our wall via the weepholes and mice galore due to the weepholes. We were told to never stuff anything inside that blocks ventilation - We used something called Rid-O-Mice which is a stainless steel grill that fits in and lets the moisture and air pass through the weep holes but keeps the wasps and mice out.
How big are those weep holes? Are you sure they are not entering through other parts of the house?
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Old 05-22-2014, 09:39 AM
 
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Wasp seem to always be where they can find water to make their hives.
If you can get rid of their source of the water, I bet you would get rid of them.
So for me, I'm going to have to drain Lake Houston?

That seems a bit extreme, but if that's the only way....
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