Watch What Happens When a Man Fires a Slingshot at Massive Wasp Nest

If you’re looking for an entertaining video that will have you shaking your head, look no further. You’ll be asking yourself “What were these people thinking?” Today’s clip showcases a man who fires a slingshot and a lit firecracker to get rid of a wasp nest.

Now, using a slingshot to disturb a wasp nest is not a new concept. Doing it barefoot and picking up a firecracker that didn’t go off is. The two people in this video are hoping to get rid of the pesky insects for good, only to fail and get stung in the process. 

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Something to know about wasps is that they tend not to attack people unless they are first provoked. This is a common practice throughout the animal kingdom. Chances are this man didn’t know this when he fired a slingshot at these unprovoked creatures.

A comment on the video reads: “Honestly, trying to blow up the wasp nest with a firecracker wasn’t the stupid part. It was picking up the dud and holding it up to your face 10 seconds after it didn’t go off.”

Some people take it to the next level and use a flamethrower to send these pests to another area. We get it; wasps can be dangerous, especially if you or someone in your household has an allergy. Let’s take a look at how you can successfully remove a nest without getting hurt in the process.

How To Get Rid Of A Wasps Nest

Always remove a wasp nest after sunset, when wasps are dormant. These techniques can also be used to get rid of ground wasp nests. Additionally, keep as little of your skin exposed as you can while treating a nest to prevent wasp stings by always wearing clothing that is protective, gloves, and goggles. 

When the nest crashes to the ground, several wasps will be inside. Wasps are typically non-aggressive and appear to be rather puzzled by the disruption to their home. Choose the right eradication tool. 

This might be a broom, a shovel with a long handle, or a grabber tool. Break the nest and pull it free from wherever it’s placed. If a nest of paper wasps drops to the ground, swiftly trample the nest with solid footwear.  

Pour a wasp killer on the fallen nest to safeguard yourself. Foraging wasps may return to the nest after it has been removed to try to find it, but they will leave once they swiftly understand that their habitat is destroyed. 

Over-the-counter wasp killer destroys wasps immediately upon touch. If the queen is not properly killed during the process, she can (and will) create another nest rather quickly.

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