Questions and Answers about wasp nests


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Becca asked: ask a question about wasps


hi i have just cut some trees back outside my house and now have wasps flying in and around them,is it possible they are building a nest or are they just collecting the sap from where the branches have been cut?.What would be the best time to look into the trees to see if there is a nest as i am not to keen to get to near them ? thank you .
This question was asked on 2010-07-17

Paul Sweet replied: Hi Becca, sorry for the delay in reply!

It is possible that a nest was in the trees and you accidently destroyed it whilst cutting the trees?

Wasps will feed on afids and also nectar from certain trees and this could be whats happening.
If there is a nest present, there will be a high concentration of wasps in a localised area, if the nest has been destroyed, they will look lost as if they are there without a purpose. Likewise, if the nest is present you should be able to follow where they are heading too. If they are just feeding on smaller insects and nectar, then they will be spread out across a wide area across the trees. However, if in any number then that would indicate that a nest is fairly close.
Regards
Paul.
This reply was made on 2010-07-19


kate asked: ask a question about wasps


HI, just had a wasp nest killed in our loft.
When am i able to go outside, iam stuck in the house and am really afraid of them!
The nest is located just above our entrance door but of course higher..
Will there be many dead ones on our pavement later and when, or in the loft and we have to clean them up?
Thanks!
This question was asked on 2010-07-16

Paul Sweet replied: Hi Kate, the pest controller that undertook the job should have advised you on what to expect.

It depends on the size of the nest and what he used to treat the nest.

We use Ficam D which is a dust. This is fast acting and also kills the entire nest, not just the ones that were in the nest at the time of treatment.
We always advise our customers to stay away from the area of the nest for at least an hour, sometimes more if it is a big nest.

There will be dead wasps on the floor underneath where the nest was and if you tread on them with bare feet they can still sting.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Paul
This reply was made on 2010-07-16


Barbara asked: ask a question about wasps


Hi Paul still got the wasp will have to treat it my self is there anything you can advise like burning insents or smells they dont like please help.

Barbara
This question was asked on 2010-07-13

Paul Sweet replied: Hi Barbara, i cannott advise you any further than i already have. Short of coming out to have a look myself, the only suggestion is to call someone out who is local to you who knows what they are talking about.

You should be able to find someone close to where you live on my other site, the link is in my previous answer.
Regards
Paul
This reply was made on 2010-07-14


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