Hi, guess what I just did that was a new and
interesting experience. Once a year, around the 1st of July, I brushhog the
pasture and fields. It removes the weed, helps the grasses grow, and seem to cut
down on the bugs. I can only get within 8" of the fence. That leaves a 16" tuft
under the fence. So once a year I pull out the weed whacker. It probably doesn't
need to be done, but it makes the place look nicer. I weed whack the fence
line.
That's what I've been doing that last 4 day in this
heat. I discovered something. Ground hornet don't like weed whackers, or the guy
who is running it. I found that out Tuesday morning. Got nailed 19 times, and a
small cut in my leg. I learnt a few thing though. 1) If this happens you
first drop your weed whacker and run like heck. Not a good idea if the weed
whacker is still running, and attached by a strap around your neck. 2) It takes
two days for the pain to go away, and longer for the swelling.
Good part is I got stung mostly in the arms and the
swelling makes me look like I've been lifting weights. :-) Bad part is
I got stung alot in the belly and the swelling make me look like I've been
drinking alot of beer. :-(
Now does anyone know the best way to get rid of a
ground hornet nest?
