How to kill bees and wasps from a distance

I show how I made a spray arm extender to kill a nest of yellow jackets from a greater distance that most aerosol insecticides can reach. It was made from some metal scraps that I had in the home with no additional cost. I used 1/8" X 1" flat plate, about 3" of 1/4" threaded rod, and a few nuts. A welder was used to to put it together but this could be made from plastic and glue if one desires.

The device fits most aerosol bottles and is fairly versatile. Some aerosol canisters have a large flat trigger with a plastic guard around that, so for those devices I tape a few coins on top of the trigger.

Inexpensive plastic aerosol spray arm extenders are available commercially.

This is a fun little project to do in the home. That said, any DIY project involves some risk of misadventure, so watch out for your safety if you decide to tackle this yourself. Aerosol spray bottles can discharge or explode if not handled safely so you need to be careful. This video is published for entertainment purposes only and is not an instructional guide.