Using apicide powder for stubborn wasp nests

Dealing with a nest in your wall or underground is a massive headache, but using apicide powder can actually make the job pretty straightforward if you know what you're doing. Most people's first instinct when they see a swarm of yellow jackets or hornets is to grab one of those pressurized spray cans that shoot a stream of foam twenty feet into the air. Those are great for nests you can see hanging from a tree branch, but they're almost useless when the bugs are tucked away inside a crevice, a vent, or a hole in the ground. That's where a good dust or powder comes into play. ...

May 8, 2026 · 7 min · Block Misty