Bees under AC Shroud

[gman03842]

How do you kill a Bee's nest (Paper Wasps) under the AC Shroud? I can get the shroud off, but from what I have been told you cannot use wasp spray because it contains Petroleum Distillates which can damage the rubber roof.

[RogerR]

Just had a bunch of posts on this subject. 1st, sure it's bees?? Not paper or mud-dauber wasps?
If it is bees you need to call a bee keeper. Odds are good that there may be a lot of work or damage getting the bee wax, etc. out after they are gone. Might not be a bad idea to get your insurance involved if you have any coverage.

[gman03842]

They are Paper wasps which is why I want to take care of them.

[us71na]

Get a black plastic trash bag that will fit over the AC Shroud. Pick up some moth crystals from your local hardware store. Wait until after dark when they are all home for the night, then climb up on the roof with your bag and moth crystals. Pour about a cup of moth crystals in the bag, then quickly fit the bag over the AC shroud, pulling it tight around the base of the shroud and seal it so it is as close to air tight as you can get it. Leave it in the hot sun for a day or two. All the wasps should be dead.

Don't run the AC while the bag is in place. Open the hood and remove the nest. Repeat as necessary. The moth crystals should evaporate in a day or two.