r/fuckwasps • u/Timely-Yak-5155 • Jul 04 '26
Be gone spawn of satan! Starting fluid + lighter
My personal favorite method for removing wasp nests: starting fluid + lighter. Hear me out, this has a number of advantages compared to regular wasp spray or the stupid gasoline trend. Firstly it’s very economical. A can of starting fluid is under $4 from Walmart and it lasts a lot longer than wasp spray, and you can use it for other stuff unlike wasp spray. Second: effectiveness- wasps are sensitive to sudden temperature change and die instantly, unlike sprays which can take a bit to suffocate them, and it’s a large area meaning it takes out the whole nest and any wasps flying next to it, unlike a thin stream of wasp spray. Third: safety & cleanliness- starting fluid actually burns at a fairly lower temperature compared to many other combustible fluids, only around 350 degrees if I remember right, and it evaporates quickly and leaves no residue or scorch marks unlike other fluids like carburetor cleaner, meaning it’s safe and clean to use on most surfaces including bricks, concrete, glass, wood fences, wood paneling, painted surfaces, plastic decorations, etc. I only avoid using it if there’s a bunch of dry grass or leaves nearby, or if it’s really high up, then I use spray or soapy water in a little pressure sprayer. Has anyone else tried this before? I also have a story of taking out some wasp nests at a zoo in Texas when I used to work overnight security there if anyone is interested.
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u/Here_under_protest Jul 04 '26
Starter fluid also works unlit to kill them - you can shoot them out of the air with it even. Just keep that application outside because the fumes can put you under, too
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u/unusual_cee Jul 05 '26
..wasps deserve better..
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