On Jan 22, 1996 18:43:50, [log in to unmask] wrote:


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>I'm looking for information, advice about getting rid of wasps in a
>collections storage facility. We can not fumigate the building. I can not
>see where they are entering the building, but once they do, they can't get

>out because the floor has dead wasps on it. Any ideas?

There is a book about a town that had much the same problem.  It was
invaded by wasps.  To solve their problem the townsfolk baked a huge loaf
of bread, cut one slice from it (about a quarter acre in area), and covered
it with strawberry jam.  When the wasps settled in for their feast, they
lowered the second slice of bread onto the first, trapping the wasps
within.  The book is called "The Giant Jam Sandwich," and it is suitable
for 4 year olds and their parents.  The name Janet Borroughs comes to mind,
she may be the author.

I hope this helps.

Robert A. Baron
Museum Computer Consultant
P.O. Box 93, Larchmont N.Y. 10538
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