How to collect a yellowjacket hive

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I know that I am going to regret asking for advice on this subject from you yahoos but here it goes. I found a yellowjacket hive in my front yard. It is connected to a branch, maybe 15 feet up. I haven't seen any activity from it so far. I would like to cut the branch so I can have the hive because I think it is cool looking. I have some of that spray that can reach like 15-20 feet but I'm worried it will ruin the hive. Any of you guys ever try to collect a hive? How did it go?

 

[martinslanding]

yes the spray will ruin the hive...I would suggest waiting for a nice 32 degree morning go out and cut it down then throw it in the chest freezer

 

[Lou63]

this should help http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/iiin/bhornets.html

 

[Colonel Angus]

yes the spray will ruin the hive...I would suggest waiting for a nice 32 degree morning go out and cut it down then throw it in the chest freezer

I've had them come back to life after a few days in the freezer. Might want to leave it in there for a week or two.

 

[tinker]

do it at night...place a garbage bag around it and cut the limb if possible. just did this, didnt seem like there were any bees in it. threw it in garbage.

 

[PrairieGhost]

Garbage bag at night is a good idea. Then put some insecticide in the bag. Many insects survive extended freezing. I always bag and use insecticide on coyotes too.

 

[johnr]

Isn't lyncan an expert on the entire Anthophila related topics

 

[svnmag]

Garbage bag at night is a good idea. Then put some insecticide in the bag. Many insects survive extended freezing. I always bag and use insecticide on coyotes too.

WHAT kind of insecticide do you use?!!!

 

[JMF]

WHAT kind of insecticide do you use?!!!

Ha, I think the coyote is already dead, the insecticide (Raid) is for killing the fleas. If that is not the case, then I to would like to know what kind of insecticide he is using.

 

[svnmag]

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