Chadley Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 So I just got my grandfather's 1985 Cadillac and it's been neglected so I'm anxious to start restoring it. I noticed a couple wasp flying in and out of the grill. So I poked around and so far I have removed 5 small nest but it seems like I'm getting more wasp. I have black wasp, red wasp, and yellow one that I can't tell if they are paper wasp or yellow jackets. So I read that I should cover the car with plastic and set off a bug bomb. I cover the car with plastic and I'm ready - but wait the can says not to use in small spaces or under tables as it may explode. Should I be concerned setting this under my engine compartment? HELP!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last_cast Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I wouldn't be too worried.! Just keep your distance. Wouldn't want to breathe it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRZN Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Are you going to work on it in the location the wasp's began building their nests? If not, drive the car to the location you'll be working on it and let the engine bay get hot. You should be fine. BrianT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadley Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 I just moved the car from Austin to Houston. It was in my cousins back yard and now it is in the parking at my shop. The car hasn't been started since 2011 so I need to drop the tank, replace the fuel, I put a new battery in but it was drained over night so I need to check the wiring and replace a few hoses before I can run the car to get the engine bay hot. 1 owner car - all original , 91K miles. Needs some TLC and cosmetic work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupp2it Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 First, this sounds annoying as heck and I hope you find a good solution... but it did remind me of this, and I had a small chuckle at your expense. For which I am sorry. A clip from Tommy Boy.. Bees! Bees Everywhere! falcaineer, BrianT, slapshot87 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadley Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 HA HA HA... That's pretty funny - but I really am allergic - I have my Eppie pen handy Thanx Hupp2it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadley Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Pretty windy right now so I'm gonna hold off until I close the shop tonight to set it off. Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last_cast Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Good luck. You'll be fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadley Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Good luck. You'll be fine! Thanx Chris, Wish I had your confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Thanx Chris, Wish I had your confidence. How'd it turn out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last_cast Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 How'd it turn out? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadley Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Keep the car tented for 2 days. It was really windy and the bigest pi$$ed off red wasp I've ever seen escaped the plastic but I was able to kill it. Oddly enough there were no dead bodies when I removed the plastic. I have seen a couple black wasp flying around. So I'm still undecided if it worked or if the wasp are just laying low. Not brave enough to go looking under the hood yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirahnah3 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Go under the car and shoot some water up there, that will find them quickly. Also remember the old bee keepers trick, lots of smoke will calm them, also the colder it is the slower they are. When in doubt, yup use the Tommy Boy routine, works every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last_cast Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Go under the car and shoot some water up there, that will find them quickly. Also remember the old bee keepers trick, lots of smoke will calm them, also the colder it is the slower they are. When in doubt, yup use the Tommy Boy routine, works every time. I would get a sprinkler and turn it on from far away Chadley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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