Help! Wasps/Hornets in these dishes; need to be removed.
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No wow needed. Just go back to his posts from years ago when he was an installer. It was his MO for just about everything...
No wow needed. Just go back to his posts from years ago when he was an installer. It was his MO for just about everything...
Is that why he isn’t an installer anymore?
In the ViaSat training they have a series of what not to do videos called 'Don't Be That Tech'. He may have been the inspiration. 
They were definitely the worst of the Dish dishes but you really haven't seen a bee problem until you have taken the large feed cover off of a 10 footer.
I was referring to ViaSat the internet provider of Exede, etc. I think he worked for Via Satellite (was also named Viasat) the Dish regional service provider.
They were definitely the worst of the Dish dishes but you really haven't seen a bee problem until you have taken the large feed cover off of a 10 footer.
I bet with those big covers it doesn't take but 1 time to be cautious when approaching in the summer.
I remember a service call years ago on a superdish. As soon as I turned the corner I could immediately see the problem. A yellow jackets nest started about half way up the feed arm and completely enveloped the lnb and the plastic housing. Couldn't see any of it, told customer to go out after dark with a full can of bee spray in each hand and empty both of them.
I think the cost of the wasp spray is worth more than the dishes.
I wouldn’t waste my time.
I wouldn’t waste my time.
The spray is four bucks, including tax. But for what the OP wants them for, I might agree with you.
What are you going to do with a dish 300 and 500 that are likely 15 years old, rusted to hell, paint faded and likely legacy LNB
Thank you all for your insight. I am pretty sure they are paper wasps, as the one I saw going in was dark in color but smaller than the average hornet. I have heard mixed things about the Spectricide, but Raid has always worked for us. I've done some thinking, and I might have to agree with Claude; it might not be worth it.
Claude, I collect these things. I've refurbished old dishes before, worn and torn from the environment and paint faded. But in the end, the LNBs usually still work. In my opinion, this particular situation is a rarity. I mean, where else could I find an original DISH 300 like that? Certainly not online. When the lady came to me about this, I realized it was a 300 dish and that's why I'm stuck on it. You just don't see those anymore. Evidently it was an appliance store at some point which explains the dish. That's really the only reason I'm pursuing this. If it were a DirecTV Slimline or any other dish I'd say screw it. ;-)
Also, not to brag, but I'm proud of that top photo -- makes a great desktop wallpaper ;-)
Claude, I collect these things. I've refurbished old dishes before, worn and torn from the environment and paint faded. But in the end, the LNBs usually still work. In my opinion, this particular situation is a rarity. I mean, where else could I find an original DISH 300 like that? Certainly not online. When the lady came to me about this, I realized it was a 300 dish and that's why I'm stuck on it. You just don't see those anymore. Evidently it was an appliance store at some point which explains the dish. That's really the only reason I'm pursuing this. If it were a DirecTV Slimline or any other dish I'd say screw it. ;-)
Also, not to brag, but I'm proud of that top photo -- makes a great desktop wallpaper ;-)
Yep...and wanting everything for free when it came to him personally.No wow needed. Just go back to his posts from years ago when he was an installer. It was his MO for just about everything...
Seen this on FB last month lol
Definitely a 2 can job after dark.
Seen this on FB last month lol
Damn it, made that pun before I got the chance
Except those aren't Bees those are Wasps.
As to someone not liking it, if it truly is Bees you can call a local beekeeper and they will most likely help out with moving the nest. If it is Wasps or Hornets I don't think you are going to get many complaints.
Too many people use the terms interchangeably when you really should be more precise as Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow Jackets tend to be much more aggressive than Bees BUT many more people are allergic to Bee Venom than are to the other beasties.
Except that LNWasp didn't work for the pun. I knew what they were.
I use this for wasps and hornets and their hives.
Safer® Brand Wasp & Hornet Killer Aerosol 14oz Can
Toxic to them but safe for humans and can be used indoors or outdoors. I love to get a satellite dish but I'm not gonna poison my self for one and you do have to handle the dish after you kill em'.
Safer® Brand Wasp & Hornet Killer Aerosol 14oz Can
Toxic to them but safe for humans and can be used indoors or outdoors. I love to get a satellite dish but I'm not gonna poison my self for one and you do have to handle the dish after you kill em'.
