Wasps in dead hive

[diesel583]

Got some dead hives gave to me. They have been setting four a few years and have red wasps in them. What is the best cure, I didn't want to spray them. They are in great shape.

[rwlaw]

My first thought is to plug the entrance and put 3 or so pounds of dry ice on the top bars and put a garbage bag over the boxes. If the cold doesn't get em, the carbon dioxide will.
My veteran bk bud used a rag soaked with starter fluid and put the top back on (don't smoke around it till it airs out!) to dispatch hives.

[diesel583]

I never thought of starter fluid, that should cure the problem. The wife said to put my suit on and use a fly swatter.

[richter1978]

I like your wife's idea.

[diesel583]

If anybody wants to try that I will be glad to film it.

[Maggiesdad]

Hey y'all- watch me ninja these red wasps wiff a flyswatter! 

[don2]

Scalding hot water. d2

[hivebuilder]

solvent type carburetor cleaner and a cigarette lighter. catch them early in morning . mini flame thrower , works so fast you wont believe.