Spray can pole extender
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I have a hornets' nest that I want to spray with insecticide.
The hive is approximately 20-25ft from ground level.
The insecticide that I have is in a aerosol spray can with a large actuator.
While the product is marketed as having a range of 20ft, I have found this claim to be false. In reality it only has a range of 6ft.
I would prefer not to climb up to the area on a ladder, for fear of being in swarming range of the hornets.
Instead, I would like to build a pole-based contraption that would allow me trigger and spray the can from the end of a 10ft pole.
My height + arms length = 8ft
Pole = 10ft
Spray range = 6ft
Sum = 24ft
How can I make such a contraption?
Edit: I live in Canada, where specialty products like this take a long time to be delivered, and are hard to find locally.
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I have a hornets' nest that I want to spray with insecticide.
The hive is approximately 20-25ft from ground level.
The insecticide that I have is in a aerosol spray can with a large actuator.
While the product is marketed as having a range of 20ft, I have found this claim to be false. In reality it only has a range of 6ft.
I would prefer not to climb up to the area on a ladder, for fear of being in swarming range of the hornets.
Instead, I would like to build a pole-based contraption that would allow me trigger and spray the can from the end of a 10ft pole.
My height + arms length = 8ft
Pole = 10ft
Spray range = 6ft
Sum = 24ft
How can I make such a contraption?
Edit: I live in Canada, where specialty products like this take a long time to be delivered, and are hard to find locally.
tools pest-control hand-tools ladder spraypainting
asked Aug 26 at 2:09
Wilson
15217
2
amazon.com/dp/B0042T5PBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6dHGBbBC4FQTC
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 2:32
@Tyson Good idea. A bit pricey in Canada, and it would take a few days to get here, but it might be worth it.
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 2:53
Lowe’s has one too
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 2:53
1
The one at Lowe’s isn’t for a pole I see, but google “spray can pole adapterâ€Â. There are many.
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 3:01
1
I have done it from a ladder. Do it at night and do NOT be directly under the nest (drips and still live but injured wasps will drop). That type of nest seems like those of mud-dauber wasps, wicked multiple stings be careful. Have a least 2 cans to soak thoroughly.
– Jimmy Fix-it
Aug 26 at 3:02
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up vote
3
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favorite
up vote
3
down vote
favorite
I have a hornets' nest that I want to spray with insecticide.
The hive is approximately 20-25ft from ground level.
The insecticide that I have is in a aerosol spray can with a large actuator.
While the product is marketed as having a range of 20ft, I have found this claim to be false. In reality it only has a range of 6ft.
I would prefer not to climb up to the area on a ladder, for fear of being in swarming range of the hornets.
Instead, I would like to build a pole-based contraption that would allow me trigger and spray the can from the end of a 10ft pole.
My height + arms length = 8ft
Pole = 10ft
Spray range = 6ft
Sum = 24ft
How can I make such a contraption?
Edit: I live in Canada, where specialty products like this take a long time to be delivered, and are hard to find locally.
tools pest-control hand-tools ladder spraypainting
asked Aug 26 at 2:09
Wilson
15217
I have a hornets' nest that I want to spray with insecticide.
The hive is approximately 20-25ft from ground level.
The insecticide that I have is in a aerosol spray can with a large actuator.
While the product is marketed as having a range of 20ft, I have found this claim to be false. In reality it only has a range of 6ft.
I would prefer not to climb up to the area on a ladder, for fear of being in swarming range of the hornets.
Instead, I would like to build a pole-based contraption that would allow me trigger and spray the can from the end of a 10ft pole.
My height + arms length = 8ft
Pole = 10ft
Spray range = 6ft
Sum = 24ft
How can I make such a contraption?
Edit: I live in Canada, where specialty products like this take a long time to be delivered, and are hard to find locally.
tools pest-control hand-tools ladder spraypainting
tools pest-control hand-tools ladder spraypainting
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Wilson
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asked Aug 26 at 2:09
Wilson
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asked Aug 26 at 2:09
Wilson
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Wilson
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amazon.com/dp/B0042T5PBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6dHGBbBC4FQTC
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 2:32
@Tyson Good idea. A bit pricey in Canada, and it would take a few days to get here, but it might be worth it.
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 2:53
Lowe’s has one too
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 2:53
1
The one at Lowe’s isn’t for a pole I see, but google “spray can pole adapterâ€Â. There are many.
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 3:01
1
I have done it from a ladder. Do it at night and do NOT be directly under the nest (drips and still live but injured wasps will drop). That type of nest seems like those of mud-dauber wasps, wicked multiple stings be careful. Have a least 2 cans to soak thoroughly.
– Jimmy Fix-it
Aug 26 at 3:02
 |Â
show 1 more comment
2
amazon.com/dp/B0042T5PBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6dHGBbBC4FQTC
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 2:32
@Tyson Good idea. A bit pricey in Canada, and it would take a few days to get here, but it might be worth it.
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 2:53
Lowe’s has one too
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 2:53
1
The one at Lowe’s isn’t for a pole I see, but google “spray can pole adapterâ€Â. There are many.
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 3:01
1
I have done it from a ladder. Do it at night and do NOT be directly under the nest (drips and still live but injured wasps will drop). That type of nest seems like those of mud-dauber wasps, wicked multiple stings be careful. Have a least 2 cans to soak thoroughly.
– Jimmy Fix-it
Aug 26 at 3:02
2
2
amazon.com/dp/B0042T5PBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6dHGBbBC4FQTC
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 2:32
amazon.com/dp/B0042T5PBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6dHGBbBC4FQTC
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 2:32
@Tyson Good idea. A bit pricey in Canada, and it would take a few days to get here, but it might be worth it.
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 2:53
@Tyson Good idea. A bit pricey in Canada, and it would take a few days to get here, but it might be worth it.
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 2:53
Lowe’s has one too
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 2:53
Lowe’s has one too
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 2:53
1
1
The one at Lowe’s isn’t for a pole I see, but google “spray can pole adapterâ€Â. There are many.
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 3:01
The one at Lowe’s isn’t for a pole I see, but google “spray can pole adapterâ€Â. There are many.
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 3:01
1
1
I have done it from a ladder. Do it at night and do NOT be directly under the nest (drips and still live but injured wasps will drop). That type of nest seems like those of mud-dauber wasps, wicked multiple stings be careful. Have a least 2 cans to soak thoroughly.
– Jimmy Fix-it
Aug 26 at 3:02
I have done it from a ladder. Do it at night and do NOT be directly under the nest (drips and still live but injured wasps will drop). That type of nest seems like those of mud-dauber wasps, wicked multiple stings be careful. Have a least 2 cans to soak thoroughly.
– Jimmy Fix-it
Aug 26 at 3:02
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That's from Best of Wordless Workshop by Ray Doty; the original was a monthly column in Popular Science. (Published sometime between 1971-1985)
The retail versions probably make more sense, but you can hum the theme from the A-Team while exterminating with this one. Besides, Wordless Workshop was a great feature.
answered Aug 26 at 3:06
Matthew Gauthier
2,4961311
I love it. Do you recommend this book?
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 3:16
1
Looks like I had the title wrong, that cartoon is page 44 of the book you linked. The book is a great way to experience the column if you didn't get a change to read the magazine. Odds are good that if you love that one you'll like at least one of the other 119 in the book. (Wordless Workshop was always a single page comic solving some household dilemma.)
– Matthew Gauthier
Aug 26 at 5:09
that's better than duct-taping to a stick and ON and hurrying...
– dandavis
Aug 27 at 15:57
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up vote
2
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Why build one when someone already invented and built it for you? Check the ubiquitous on-line shopping site with the name that is also a river in S. America:
answered Aug 26 at 2:53
Jimmy Fix-it
19.9k1029
As mentioned to @Tyson: It's a good idea. A bit pricey in Canada, and it would take a few days to get here, but it might be worth it.
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 2:57
I wonder if I could adapt my pole pruner for this purpose?
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 3:00
2
Yup, rig a wood lever from the pruning blade to push the button? I dunno but it might be a hoot to try. Who says "be a hoot", am I turning into my dad?
– Jimmy Fix-it
Aug 26 at 3:05
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
13
down vote
accepted
That's from Best of Wordless Workshop by Ray Doty; the original was a monthly column in Popular Science. (Published sometime between 1971-1985)
The retail versions probably make more sense, but you can hum the theme from the A-Team while exterminating with this one. Besides, Wordless Workshop was a great feature.
answered Aug 26 at 3:06
Matthew Gauthier
2,4961311
I love it. Do you recommend this book?
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 3:16
1
Looks like I had the title wrong, that cartoon is page 44 of the book you linked. The book is a great way to experience the column if you didn't get a change to read the magazine. Odds are good that if you love that one you'll like at least one of the other 119 in the book. (Wordless Workshop was always a single page comic solving some household dilemma.)
– Matthew Gauthier
Aug 26 at 5:09
that's better than duct-taping to a stick and ON and hurrying...
– dandavis
Aug 27 at 15:57
add a comment |Â
up vote
13
down vote
accepted
That's from Best of Wordless Workshop by Ray Doty; the original was a monthly column in Popular Science. (Published sometime between 1971-1985)
The retail versions probably make more sense, but you can hum the theme from the A-Team while exterminating with this one. Besides, Wordless Workshop was a great feature.
answered Aug 26 at 3:06
Matthew Gauthier
2,4961311
I love it. Do you recommend this book?
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 3:16
1
Looks like I had the title wrong, that cartoon is page 44 of the book you linked. The book is a great way to experience the column if you didn't get a change to read the magazine. Odds are good that if you love that one you'll like at least one of the other 119 in the book. (Wordless Workshop was always a single page comic solving some household dilemma.)
– Matthew Gauthier
Aug 26 at 5:09
that's better than duct-taping to a stick and ON and hurrying...
– dandavis
Aug 27 at 15:57
add a comment |Â
up vote
13
down vote
accepted
up vote
13
down vote
accepted
That's from Best of Wordless Workshop by Ray Doty; the original was a monthly column in Popular Science. (Published sometime between 1971-1985)
The retail versions probably make more sense, but you can hum the theme from the A-Team while exterminating with this one. Besides, Wordless Workshop was a great feature.
answered Aug 26 at 3:06
Matthew Gauthier
2,4961311
That's from Best of Wordless Workshop by Ray Doty; the original was a monthly column in Popular Science. (Published sometime between 1971-1985)
The retail versions probably make more sense, but you can hum the theme from the A-Team while exterminating with this one. Besides, Wordless Workshop was a great feature.
answered Aug 26 at 3:06
Matthew Gauthier
2,4961311
answered Aug 26 at 3:06
Matthew Gauthier
2,4961311
answered Aug 26 at 3:06
Matthew Gauthier
2,4961311
answered Aug 26 at 3:06
Matthew Gauthier
2,4961311
2,4961311
I love it. Do you recommend this book?
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 3:16
1
Looks like I had the title wrong, that cartoon is page 44 of the book you linked. The book is a great way to experience the column if you didn't get a change to read the magazine. Odds are good that if you love that one you'll like at least one of the other 119 in the book. (Wordless Workshop was always a single page comic solving some household dilemma.)
– Matthew Gauthier
Aug 26 at 5:09
that's better than duct-taping to a stick and ON and hurrying...
– dandavis
Aug 27 at 15:57
add a comment |Â
I love it. Do you recommend this book?
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 3:16
1
Looks like I had the title wrong, that cartoon is page 44 of the book you linked. The book is a great way to experience the column if you didn't get a change to read the magazine. Odds are good that if you love that one you'll like at least one of the other 119 in the book. (Wordless Workshop was always a single page comic solving some household dilemma.)
– Matthew Gauthier
Aug 26 at 5:09
that's better than duct-taping to a stick and ON and hurrying...
– dandavis
Aug 27 at 15:57
I love it. Do you recommend this book?
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 3:16
I love it. Do you recommend this book?
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 3:16
1
1
Looks like I had the title wrong, that cartoon is page 44 of the book you linked. The book is a great way to experience the column if you didn't get a change to read the magazine. Odds are good that if you love that one you'll like at least one of the other 119 in the book. (Wordless Workshop was always a single page comic solving some household dilemma.)
– Matthew Gauthier
Aug 26 at 5:09
Looks like I had the title wrong, that cartoon is page 44 of the book you linked. The book is a great way to experience the column if you didn't get a change to read the magazine. Odds are good that if you love that one you'll like at least one of the other 119 in the book. (Wordless Workshop was always a single page comic solving some household dilemma.)
– Matthew Gauthier
Aug 26 at 5:09
that's better than duct-taping to a stick and ON and hurrying...
– dandavis
Aug 27 at 15:57
that's better than duct-taping to a stick and ON and hurrying...
– dandavis
Aug 27 at 15:57
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
Why build one when someone already invented and built it for you? Check the ubiquitous on-line shopping site with the name that is also a river in S. America:
answered Aug 26 at 2:53
Jimmy Fix-it
19.9k1029
As mentioned to @Tyson: It's a good idea. A bit pricey in Canada, and it would take a few days to get here, but it might be worth it.
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 2:57
I wonder if I could adapt my pole pruner for this purpose?
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 3:00
2
Yup, rig a wood lever from the pruning blade to push the button? I dunno but it might be a hoot to try. Who says "be a hoot", am I turning into my dad?
– Jimmy Fix-it
Aug 26 at 3:05
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
Why build one when someone already invented and built it for you? Check the ubiquitous on-line shopping site with the name that is also a river in S. America:
answered Aug 26 at 2:53
Jimmy Fix-it
19.9k1029
As mentioned to @Tyson: It's a good idea. A bit pricey in Canada, and it would take a few days to get here, but it might be worth it.
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 2:57
I wonder if I could adapt my pole pruner for this purpose?
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 3:00
2
Yup, rig a wood lever from the pruning blade to push the button? I dunno but it might be a hoot to try. Who says "be a hoot", am I turning into my dad?
– Jimmy Fix-it
Aug 26 at 3:05
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
Why build one when someone already invented and built it for you? Check the ubiquitous on-line shopping site with the name that is also a river in S. America:
answered Aug 26 at 2:53
Jimmy Fix-it
19.9k1029
Why build one when someone already invented and built it for you? Check the ubiquitous on-line shopping site with the name that is also a river in S. America:
answered Aug 26 at 2:53
Jimmy Fix-it
19.9k1029
answered Aug 26 at 2:53
Jimmy Fix-it
19.9k1029
answered Aug 26 at 2:53
Jimmy Fix-it
19.9k1029
answered Aug 26 at 2:53
Jimmy Fix-it
19.9k1029
19.9k1029
As mentioned to @Tyson: It's a good idea. A bit pricey in Canada, and it would take a few days to get here, but it might be worth it.
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 2:57
I wonder if I could adapt my pole pruner for this purpose?
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 3:00
2
Yup, rig a wood lever from the pruning blade to push the button? I dunno but it might be a hoot to try. Who says "be a hoot", am I turning into my dad?
– Jimmy Fix-it
Aug 26 at 3:05
add a comment |Â
As mentioned to @Tyson: It's a good idea. A bit pricey in Canada, and it would take a few days to get here, but it might be worth it.
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 2:57
I wonder if I could adapt my pole pruner for this purpose?
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 3:00
2
Yup, rig a wood lever from the pruning blade to push the button? I dunno but it might be a hoot to try. Who says "be a hoot", am I turning into my dad?
– Jimmy Fix-it
Aug 26 at 3:05
As mentioned to @Tyson: It's a good idea. A bit pricey in Canada, and it would take a few days to get here, but it might be worth it.
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 2:57
As mentioned to @Tyson: It's a good idea. A bit pricey in Canada, and it would take a few days to get here, but it might be worth it.
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 2:57
I wonder if I could adapt my pole pruner for this purpose?
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 3:00
I wonder if I could adapt my pole pruner for this purpose?
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 3:00
2
2
Yup, rig a wood lever from the pruning blade to push the button? I dunno but it might be a hoot to try. Who says "be a hoot", am I turning into my dad?
– Jimmy Fix-it
Aug 26 at 3:05
Yup, rig a wood lever from the pruning blade to push the button? I dunno but it might be a hoot to try. Who says "be a hoot", am I turning into my dad?
– Jimmy Fix-it
Aug 26 at 3:05
add a comment |Â
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amazon.com/dp/B0042T5PBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6dHGBbBC4FQTC
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 2:32
@Tyson Good idea. A bit pricey in Canada, and it would take a few days to get here, but it might be worth it.
– Wilson
Aug 26 at 2:53
Lowe’s has one too
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 2:53
1
The one at Lowe’s isn’t for a pole I see, but google “spray can pole adapterâ€Â. There are many.
– Tyson
Aug 26 at 3:01
1
I have done it from a ladder. Do it at night and do NOT be directly under the nest (drips and still live but injured wasps will drop). That type of nest seems like those of mud-dauber wasps, wicked multiple stings be careful. Have a least 2 cans to soak thoroughly.
– Jimmy Fix-it
Aug 26 at 3:02