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Old 09-03-2008, 08:40 AM   #4 (permalink)
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try spraying PAM (the cooking spray) on the affected area (assuming it's a material that won't stain if you put oil on it). Wasps hate the stuff and will avoid it.
It's stucco, so I think I'll definitely give that a whirl. I wonder if they like the regular or olive oil version? I'll try it tonight and let you know how it works.
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Thanks for the info.

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They are wasps and they DO sting if they feel threatened. The key word here: threatened. They are rarely aggressive.
This is why I'm always careful to take action in the evening when they're inside the nest. I've heard they will get upset if their nest is tampered with.
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