[UPDATE] When even the "Experts" don't listen to their own advice ...

[AUSpool]

Do these wasps have a narrow range or are they a migrating species? Is there a specific breading or activity season? I’m thinking that if they have a narrow range and short active season you might just get lucky with one or two treatments every couple of years.

On the positive side we only get the occasional dragonfly.

 

[Newdude]

On the positive side we only get the occasional dragonfly

YOU Aussies and your funny words!!!!

We call them pterodactyls.

 

[AUSpool]

We call them pterodactyls.

Is that some form of prehistoric flying dinosaur with big teeth? We don’t get those? We only have little poisonous things. Apart from the crocs and sharks but their not poisonous and don’t count.

 

[JJ_Tex]

I usually let my mineral system and ozone take care of the wasps, its like a 1-2 punch. Then I will floc and get the dead wasps to the ground. I overheard this at Leslies and decided to give it a shot.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Do these wasps have a narrow range or are they a migrating species? Is there a specific breading or activity season? I’m thinking that if they have a narrow range and short active season you might just get lucky with one or two treatments every couple of years.

On the positive side we only get the occasional dragonfly.

They pretty much become active in the spring and then go dormant once the overnight air temps drop. They are not migratory. So they are basically a pest all year round except for the 2-3 short winter months here. That said, they are more active around the pool in the early spring and summer and then the frequency of visits decreases towards the end of summer. I believe this is simply due to the fact that they have finished constructing the nest and no longer need as much water.

I should charge them Tucson City Water rates for their usage and then, after their first bill, they’ll stop coming. I know after I got my first water bill I nearly dropped dead

 

[koffey]

You're probably aware and if not keep a few paper bags around hanging and they will stay clear. Wasps are territorial and will not enter airspace with another hive around.

At least these are only yellows, try dealing with bald faced hornets... Had them nesting in my hedges and didn't know until I was using my hedge trimmer and became a pincushion.

lol

 

[mgtfp]

On the positive side we only get the occasional dragonfly.

Dragonflies are awesome. I love watching them hovering over the pool. Apparently, one dragonfly can eat hundreds of mozzies a day. They are welcome anytime at our pool.

Don't get many wasps, but quite a few bees. On the plus side, they're not aggressive at all. But still hurts like billio when you accidentally tread on them.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Apparently, one dragonfly can eat hundreds of mozzies a day.

But still hurts like billio when you accidentally tread on them.

We only speak “the Queen’s English” here … translation?

 

[Newdude]

If mozzies are mozzarella sticks, me too.

 

[koffey]

mozzies = mosquito or De Havilland DH98 mosquito, both fly and both can easily ruin your day.

Where I grew up, we called em nippers or choppers cause their so big you can hear em coming.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

On a positive note, I have yet to see any flying-Jalapeños (I’m using that one @Texas Splash ). However, I do need to sit by the pool in the afternoon and watch more closely. They do seem to prefer the warm afternoon heat when collecting water.

And the foamy-ness is almost completely gone by this morning. Waterfall and bubbler doesn’t generate nearly as much surface foam and any little foam generated dissipates fast. The bubbles from the aerator are also mostly back to normal.

 

[Texas Splash]

Those YJs love to sit on the water, get a refill, then head back to the nest. Ironically enough, I got my second "pop" of 2023 right after I posted here a few days ago. One thing I've learned in my area, I am not allergic to stings. Ha.

 

[JamesW]

However, I do need to sit by the pool in the afternoon and watch more closely.

I’m sensing a Bill Murray in Caddy Shack level of obsession in dealing with these pests...just sayin'.

 

[JamesW]

You already have the camouflage partly covered.

Now, all you need is a Ghillie Suit.

 

[JamesW]

I’m sensing a Bill Murray in Caddy Shack level of obsession in dealing with these pests...just sayin'.

If you start molding tiny insects out of plastic explosives, it’s time to take a break and reassess the situation.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

If you start molding tiny insects out of plastic explosives, it’s time to take a break and reassess the situation.

Who says I HAVEN’T done that yet …

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Those YJs love to sit on the water, get a refill, then head back to the nest. Ironically enough, I got my second "pop" of 2023 right after I posted here a few days ago. One thing I've learned in my area, I am not allergic to stings. Ha.

You’re building your tolerance. Soon, you won’t feel them at all …

 

[JamesW]

 

[Darin]

Do you need hunting license and is there a daily bag limit on wasps in Arizona?

 

[JamesW]