The Way Everything Works on Instagram: "Using gasoline to remove a wasp nest works because of how volatile fuel vapors interact with insects’ respiratory systems. Wasps breathe through small openings called spiracles, and when gasoline fumes enter the nest, the vapors rapidly displace oxygen and overwhelm their nervous system, causing paralysis within seconds. The liquid itself can also coat the nest, preventing air from circulating and stopping movement almost immediately. However, gasoline is