{"id":10890,"date":"2021-11-21T11:15:32","date_gmt":"2021-11-21T11:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=10890"},"modified":"2021-11-21T11:19:25","modified_gmt":"2021-11-21T11:19:25","slug":"hornets-nest-in-hay-baler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/hornets-nest-in-hay-baler\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Rid Of Hornet\u2019s Nest In A Hay Baler?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Hornets and wasps tend to nest in places you don\u2019t want them. Garages, barns, parked cars, and even heavy machinery. Hay balers have plenty of space that draws those pesky hornets and wasps. So, it\u2019s only right to find a way to get rid of the current nests and ensure no others come creeping in! So how to get rid of hornet’s nest in hay baler?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hornets In The Hay Baler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
If you have a closed-in space away from the elements, you have to propensity to harbor hornets and wasps. Since balers have plenty of internal space away from the elements, it\u2019s only natural that these flying pests make their way into the equipment to nest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s no different than why mice and rats like to nest in hay balers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since most balers aren\u2019t working on a daily, or even weekly, basis, the wasps have plenty of time to infiltrate and build. Then, you come along ready to bale some high-quality forage and the hornets come out and swarm the machine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nests inside balers can get quite large if you don\u2019t know they are there and work to eradicate them regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ways To Get Rid Of Hornets In A Baler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Here are some of the most recommended ways to get rid of hornets and wasps inside your hay baler:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vacuum<\/li>
Sevin powder<\/li>
Traditional wasp\/hornet spray<\/li>
Gasoline\/Oil<\/li>
Mothballs<\/li>
Boiling water<\/li>
Bleach and water mixture<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Vacuuming The Hornets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you see the entrance to the nest, you can utilize a vacuum to suck up the majority of the nest\u2019s population. They will hear the vacuum and feel the urge to fly out and attack, meaning they simply get sucked into the vacuum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Better yet, use a wet and dry vacuum and use the wet setting to suck them up. Once you have them in the chamber, vacuum a good amount of water to drown them in the chamber to ensure disposing of them is safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sevin Powder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The common insecticide Sevin is known to work against wasps. Sprinkle it as needed and watch your problem go away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wasp Spray<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As long as the ingredients aren\u2019t damaging to the moving parts of your hay baler, you can stick to traditional hornet and wasp spray. Spectracide is one brand that is touted among hay farmers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure to soak the nest well to get the best bang for your buck. Doing so at night ensures none of the hornets are out and about, meaning you get the whole population under control immediately!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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