Simple Trap Catches Wasps In Wall

Simple Trap Catches Wasps In Wall BUILDINGS Miscellaneous If you’ve ever had problems with wasps nesting inside a wall you’ll be interested in this wasp trap designed by Dick Johnson of White Bear Lake Minn “It’s for anyone who can’t afford an exterminator or tolerate chemical sprays or powders ” says Johnson “It keeps wasps from entering the wall and any wasps that are already inside the wall and want to leave will see daylight and think it’s an exit As they try to leave they get trapped and drown in soapy water ” The trap is designed to screw in place over the wasp’s entrance/exit hole It makes use of an ordinary plastic peanut butter jar plastic pop bottle and plastic electrical box The upper part of the bottle is cut off to serve as a funnel A large hole is cut into the peanut butter jar cover and then the cover is fastened to the electrical box The funnel is held secure by two 5-in long wires bent into a U shape and inserted up through holes in both the cover and electrical box The funnel is then taped in place Pour about 2 in of water into the jar and add some liquid dish soap and then screw the jar into the cover “Wasps inside the wall enter the trap thinking that they’re exiting ” says Johnson “Also returning wasps are prevented from entering the wall ” Johnson sells detailed plans at www gizmoplans com Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Dick Johnson 1936 Elm St White Bear Lake Minn 55110 busi1@usfamily net

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