A few years ago I had my siding and shutters replaced. I was amazed at how many wasp nests were hidden behind the siding and shutters. I am building a detached garage and planning out the exterior. With the shutters laying on top of the siding it leaves gaps for wasps to get in there and create nests.
You can cut filler pieces to block off those wedge shaped openings. I would avoid using anything sticky like foam as it could be a real mess in the future.
This is normal. And in most cases the wasp do no harm. Unless you have a particular need to prevent them from nesting why bother. I would however suggest you do not use any type of spray. The spray could stain the siding or react with the sunlight. You could spray water from the hose even couple days to wash out any wasp that begin to build a nest.
There is also the natural method method but that includes natural enemies of wasp , such as prey mantises, spider and other bugs. But the alternative might be worse that the cure.
You dont, it's just one of those "things" that there is no real fix.
I have never seen any fillers and I would not advise any tape or sealer as that will probably create a bigger issue.
I have the exact same situation and have considered making up a week solution of pesticide to pour down the siding but fear staining so I just deal with it!
What's the best product for patching this kind of stucco? It's styrofoam-like inside below the mesh and in the middle of a big white wall on the building that immediately abuts my city home. Stucco also has some brown marks and a few chips here and there. I need to patch and cleanup if at all possible so I'm wondering which product(s) and whether I'll be able to match color/texture.
Thanks!
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