Removing a Wasp Nest from a Potted Elephant Ear Philodendron

Safety First

• Wear full protective clothing: long sleeves, pants, gloves, goggles, face mask, hat.
• Work in early morning when wasps are sluggish.

Treatment

1. Buy a hornet/wasp spray with a 20-ft jet stream.
2. Thoroughly spray the nest entrance/exit hole.
3. Retreat immediately; wait 1 hour.
4. Check for activity over the next 2 days. Repeat if needed.

Plant Protection

• Avoid spraying foliage; target only the nest area.
• After eradication, the plant can be moved indoors for winter.

Caution

Hornets can attack en masse. If the nest is large or hard to reach, hire a professional.