Questions and Answers about wasp nests


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sarah asked: ask a question about wasps

I have seen what looks like a queen wasp in my loft cant see any other wasps could i have a nest in my loft

This question was asked on 2011-10-26


Paul Sweet replied: Hi Sarah, not necessarily. Queen wasps hibernate in places which are suitable, your loft being one of those places. If you had lots of them, then i would be pretty certain that you did have a nest there, but if its just one, then i wouldnt worry about it.
This reply was made on 2011-10-26



Alan asked: ask a question about wasps

Hi Paul,

I live in France and i have a hornets nest it the apex of my roof, every now and then we have had a few hornets that have got into the house ( through gaps in the ceilings i guess ). Apart from that they are not a problem as they come and go, we have been told that they will eventually die out, but there seems to be a difference of opinion about them returning again next year again to the same nest.

Will all the eggs that may be left in the nest when the Queen leaves be dead or will they hatch next year?.

Thanks Alan.

This question was asked on 2011-10-08


Paul Sweet replied: Hi Alan, sorry for the late reply. In answer to your question, no. There will be no eggs left in the nest once the nest has naturally died off, the nest will never be used again. All wasp nests are a one season deal.
This reply was made on 2011-10-26



Alan asked: ask a question about wasps

Hi Paul,

I live in France and i have a hornets nest it the apex of my roof, every now and then we have had a few hornets that have got into the house ( through gaps in the ceilings i guess ). Apart from that they are not a problem as they come and go, we have been told that they will eventually die out, but there seems to be a difference of opinion about them returning again next year again to the same nest.

Will all the eggs that may be left in the nest when the Queen leaves be dead or will they hatch next year?.

Thanks Alan.

This question was asked on 2011-10-08



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