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Old October 21, 2019   #34
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An old-fashioned tree-pruner would work: a long pole with a trigger mechanism at one end and a cutting mechanism at the other.
Sounds exactly what we need.

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Tried to plant bulbs at the church today. Ran into a nest of yellow jackets. They didn't mind me much with my little digger, but they were really angry with my hubby digging the deep holes!
Ouch! Yes, we're continuing to work gingerly and with full body protection on when around that plant. We cut out two rotted pieces of something growing up the middle of it, and I suspect either one could have been their nest.

The Dawn-and-water homemade traps were a complete bust. I think the Dawn spray was equally ineffective, though perhaps I took a few out or at least deterred them last weekend before I worked there. If we go at again we're waiting until it's cold. At least the long clothing and veil won't be so uncomfortable.
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