[TowerTalk] Wasps and tower climbing

[Keith Dutson]

Is it a swarm, or a nest?

If a nest, haul up a can of wasp and hornet spray to kill them.  Be sure to
wear a waterproof hat and preferably thick clothing and gloves.  And, of
course, make absolutely sure you are connected to the tower via a
fall-arrest device.

If a swarm, just avoid climbing until they go away.  If you see only a few
wasps on the way up, it is doubtful they will sting you.  I have been at the
top of my 150 foot tower and had the occasional wasp light on the tower near
me.  They always seem curious but eventually just fly away.

73, Keith NM5G

-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Wes Cosand
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 3:11 PM
To: TowerTalk
Subject: [TowerTalk] Wasps and tower climbing

Today I almost climbed into a swarm of wasps at the top of my tower.  I will
wait until it is cool and go up and see if I can clean them out.  But do any
of you have techniques to deal with this issue?  In my mind it may be the
most significant safety risk associated with my hobby.

Wes, WZ7I
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