WASPS ALL GONE - HOORAY

This is the Wasp nest that was in our roof. Hubby went up and cut it off the rafter. I was stunned when I saw the size of the thing! I had used this as a basis for one of my postcards, the Alien ones if you remember.

Here is hubby's hand against it to give you the idea of the size. Also you can clearly see the entry hole.

Then we measured it...27" round

It started to deteriorate as soon as he cut it away, the outside is like tissue paper and very fragile. BUT... when he cut it in half, he found the centre is like rock, it is solid and cannot be cut at all. Look, isn't it amazing. I hate wasps but this is a fantastic thing.

Then I saw them! Wasps! Some still in it. Yuk! They were dopey or dead, but yuk I was gone from there.It is now in the garden shed, we are hoping it wont deteriorate too much as we want Reb to take it to school when they go back after half term. I Am sure the kids and the teachers too will be really interested in it. We will clear it of its residents first though!

The hole outside has been filled in so hopefully they wont get back in next year!!