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Questions & answers about wasp nests

Welcome to the questions and answers page about wasps and wasp nests. We invite you to ask any questions or queries that you may have about wasp nests or hornet nests and we will try our best to answer them in a timely fashion. Please note: we have thought of as many swear words as we can and have added them to a filter (it was fun creating the list), any words contained within this filter will be displayed as " ***** ". We have also disabled html tags, so no naughty images or any other nastiness can be displayed.

Emma asked:

I found the beginning of a wasp nest, with a queen building it. No worker wasps. I removed the queen and destroyed the nest. I didn’t want to kill her, but I sprayed the space with insect killer in the hopes she would not want to come back. Do you think it’s likely that she will build another nest in the same location?

This question was asked on 2025-04-17

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Emma, if you have destroyed the nest, it is unlikely that the queen will build a new nest in the same location. If she has survived the insecticide, she will move to a different location and start again.

This reply was made on 2025-04-17

Helen asked:

Hi I contacted you in June to ask about a wasp coming out of my extractor fan. Well I had pest control out in the end as I kept seeing the odd wasp fly up to the same place in my guttering. I think the most I saw was a couple at the same time. Pest control couldn't see any signs of a nest (nothing flying around outside at all and he did come twice and check without charging me so not a cowboy). I haven't had any wasps in the house since May until now. A week ago there was one in my bathroom first thing in the morning and then this morning one in my daughters bedroom (opposite end of the house). In both cases no windows were open. Is this normal in August or is it time to get pest control again. I cannot see a single wasp flying around my roof or guttering so I'm confused.

This question was asked on 2023-08-26

Helen asked:

Hi, at the beginning of April a wasp was stuck in my bathroom light fitting. We killed it and didn't think anything of it (presume it was a queen hibernating in the loft). Then about 3 weeks ago a wasp was flying in the bathroom (window had been closed). We killed that and then an hour later one crawled out of an extractor fan (when I was cleaning it) and immediately died on the tiles below. I have sprayed with wasp spray inside the fan and the bathroom for a week and found nothing else. It's been 3 weeks since and we've had nothing in the house and I can't see any around my guttering and roof (and believe me I've obsessively looked). It's now the beginning of June so if I had a nest surely it would be obvious? I do have a fear of wasps and I'm wondering whether I'm paranoid or whether I should still be worried I have the beginnings of a nest.

This question was asked on 2023-06-03

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Helen, this year is a bit tricky as everything is late due to the weather being so bad during early spring. Keep an eye on the extractor vent outside. It is a favourite location for wasps to nest in. If there is a start of a nest there it won’t be long before you start to see activity. It could of just been a couple of queens that were searching for potential nest sites that made their way all the way through. Just monitor it for the next couple of weeks. Regards Paul Sweet

This reply was made on 2023-06-03

Helen replied:

Thanks I wasn't expecting such a quick response! Yes I've been checking the vent outside and not seen a single thing. I'm wondering because the vent needed cleaning out and the wasp was half dead whether it could have hibernated in there. I'll definitely keep checking though.

This reply was made on 2023-06-03
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Our fee for treating a Wasp or Hornet nest is a straight forward £65.00. This cost includes all the expenses associated with the treatment, such as callouts, climbing ladders, working in lofts, and any essential treatments. There are no hidden costs, and we want to ensure that you know exactly what you will be paying for our services.

If you've discovered additional nests on your property, we can treat them during the same visit for an extra £15.00 per nest. This offer is only applicable if treated at the time of the original callout. So, if you have multiple nests on your property, call us, and we can discuss a fixed price to handle all the nests in a single visit.

We are certified and fully insured professionals, and all our work comes with a guarantee. Payment is due upon completing the job, and please note that we do not accept bank transfers. Additionally, no value-added tax (VAT) is applied to our charges.

Please ensure that you have correctly identified the species of flying insect causing concern before contacting us. If you are not certain, you can send us a clear photo, and we will be happy to assist in identifying the issue. Alternatively, you can call us, and we will discuss the problem and provide advice.

We strongly advise against using proprietary products you may have purchased to treat the nest, as this action can often lead to disastrous consequences. If you decide to embark upon this often hazardous endeavor, please do not call us to sort out the frequently dangerous aftermath.

Please do not contact us for any issues related to bees, as we do not provide treatment for any bee species.

When you book our services, we will assign you an approximate morning or afternoon time slot. We promise to be there as scheduled and kindly request that you be present at home to ensure a smooth process.

For safety reasons, we recommend keeping children and pets indoors and closing windows and doors during and for several hours after treatment. Please keep in mind that we work weekends, so if you discover a nest in your garden during the weekend (Saturday or Sunday), give us a call, and we will make every effort to respond to your situation as soon as possible.

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