North Hampshire/Surrey

Paul Sweet
Mob: 07810 688 620

South West Hampshire

Philip Tarrant
Mob: 07702 085 605

Questions & answers about wasp nests

sandy asked:

I have an abandoned wadp nest,I keep it in my home as decoration,how can i remove dust from it without damaging the nest

This question was asked on 2012-08-19

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Sandy, that's an unusual one. I am not sure how you would go about cleaning a wasp nest. You could try blowing gentle air over it. You can buy pressurised cans of air which are generally used for airbrushing/delicate spraying. With the use of a pressure regulator, you could restrict the air flow, so it doesn't damage the nest.

This reply was made on 2012-08-19

CAL asked:

I HAVE A LARGE BIRD HOUSE. IT HAS 24 SECTIONS TO IT. ONE OF THE SECTIONS HAS A WASPS NEST INSIDE IT DO YOU HAVE any seggestion ON WHAT I COULD DO TO GET RID OF THE WASPS AND NOT HURT THE BIRDS. SPARROWS ARE THE TYPE OF BIRD

This question was asked on 2012-07-10

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Cal, contact your local pest controller try www.wasp-control.co.uk and explain the situation. A quick knockdown treatment could be done late in the evening which will kill all the wasps instantly.

This reply was made on 2012-07-10

Peter Woodruff asked:

We have a Wasp/Hornet nest in an unused bird nest box. Is it absolutely necessary that we \'get rid\' of them. Please note we don\'t usually like to interfere with wild life of any kind and certainly have no desire to treat them as pests unless they really are a danger in any way.

This question was asked on 2012-06-20

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Peter, it is entirely up to you if you want to have them nesting near you. The main problem comes when they become overly protective of their nest and start stinging. If the bird box is out of the way and not in an area which is used much then leave them alone. Any creature is only a pest when it is in the wrong location and comes into contact with people.

This reply was made on 2012-06-20

Peter Woodruff replied:

Thanks for your reply Paul. Its a small garden so not sure the are well away from us humans but based on your comments if we keep away from them I reckon we can live in peaceful and safe harmony.

This reply was made on 2012-06-21
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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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