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Hornets nest!!

Discussion in 'Habitat and Exhibit' started by killitnfillit, Oct 27, 2009.

  1. Oct 27, 2009 #1
    killitnfillit

    killitnfillit New Member

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    A customer wants to know if there is anything to do to a hornets nest to preserve it. Hoping someone can tell me if it needs anything done to it. Rick
     
  3. Oct 28, 2009 #2
    MattHCT

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    I'm not exactly sure what product works best but you use a aerosol clear coat
     

  5. Oct 28, 2009 #3
    Uncle Harley

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    freeze it long and hard! Don't want any suprises in the spring LOL and then as long as it's inside it will last MANY yrs a friend of mine's dad collects them and he's still got ones from before me and his son was born.
     
  6. Oct 28, 2009 #4
    rbear

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    I put one on one of my mounts 12 years ago and it is still in good shape. Just put it on the habitat and tell the client to touch it as little as possible.
    Ralph
     
  7. Oct 29, 2009 #5
    killitnfillit

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    Thanks for all the advice! I think I'll freeze it for a month or so in the deep freezer and take it out and spray it with Krylon matte finish. I was also told to spray a good bit into the hole and it will not only be fatal to them but it will also seal it off where they can't get out. They will just die in there.
     
  8. Oct 30, 2009 #6
    MattHCT

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    A week of freezer time should be sufficient. It'll kill them lil beggers. :)
     
  9. Oct 30, 2009 #7
    Lil-Sneekee-Hope

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    does any one wan to buy one? I have one about the size of a volleyball. its still in the tree so i would have to go get it still hahaha
     
  10. Oct 30, 2009 #8
    MattHCT

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    I would. How much? I can't intiate a PM with my moblie but I can accept and responde to a pm. Pm please. Thanks
     
  11. Oct 30, 2009 #9
    hunter-allen

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    heres one i used low gloss lacqar on to seal it about 5 years ago and it still looks like it did when i found it. it was 20'' long from the tip of the point to the bottom and was 14'' wide.
    [​IMG]
     
  12. Oct 31, 2009 #10
    Jessa W.

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    Rick, I agree that a month in the freezer would be best to avoid any surprises. Then I'de use a strong holding hairspray to preserve a more natural look. I do like Allen's with the low gloss lacquer, but it seems it's still putting off to much of a shine. (could appear that way just because of the camera flash.) Whatever use choose to use, be sure to hang it away from any type of heater/ac vents, drafts around windows/doors, direct sunlight, and definitely no extra handling. Very fragile and worsens throughout the years! Jessa
     
  13. Nov 1, 2009 #11
    MattHCT

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    A week in the freezer kills ticks and deer capes as well as dermested beetles that are left over in euro skulls. I can't imagine that a hornet needs much more than a week. But what ever floats your boat. :)
     
  14. Nov 1, 2009 #12
    killitnfillit

    killitnfillit New Member

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    Well I do have some freezer space available for about a month, till buck season is in full swing so I'll just leave it there till then. I was also thinking extra hold hairspray too. Thanks!! Rick
     
  15. Nov 5, 2009 #13
    bowhuntr

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    jessa is right....stout hair spray
     
  16. Nov 5, 2009 #14
    Jessa W.

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    ;)
     
  17. Nov 17, 2009 #15
    Critter

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    I use spray can shelac on them. I put mine in the freezer for a week.
     
  18. Nov 17, 2009 #16
    DDavis

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    Dont see why you couldnt spray with 50/50 elmers glue and water
     
  19. Dec 20, 2009 #17
    Mossyback

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    I wouldn't introduce water to the nest. I have used only Aqua-net hair spray and i like the way it holds. Also is a great propellant in the spud gun. :)
     
  20. Dec 20, 2009 #18
    killitnfillit

    killitnfillit New Member

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    I'll have to remember that next year during tater-days celebration. LOL!!!!!!!!!