[Arid_gardener] Wasp Control

[Linda Guy]

I think that another alternative might be to put other sources of water out in the rugged terrain, away from your home. Any chance of putting out cattle tanks/troughs with water? Sorry, I know nothing about the chemicals.

Linda Guy, MG

rbandera@juno.com wrote:

> Can you please direct this e-mail to whomever knows about wasp control.
>
> I live in a mountain desert area - quite rural, as I am backed up to untold acres of undeveloped state land.  I have a problem with wasps drinking from my swimming pool.  There are so many, we can barely swim - in fact, we essentially only swim at night.  I have tried unsuccessfully to follow them to their nests - the terrain is quite rugged.  I have heard of a chemical, by word of mouth, that one can add to the water to upset the surface tension, making it difficult/impossible for the wasps to land and drink.  Does this exist? what is it? is it safe to put into a pool?
>
> Bob Bandera
> outside of Wickenburg, AZ
> rbandera@juno.com      (preferred address)
> rpbandera@juno.com
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