Questions & answers about wasp nests
Deborah asked:
We have spotted what appears to be about 15-20 bees gathering in & around our bedroom window and tiles. We can\'t get a close enough look to see if the are the masonry bees mentioned on you website. They seem to have appeared from no where.
Paul Sweet replied:
Its either mason bees or bumblebees. Bumble bees are black and very fluffy. If it is mason bees, they will disappear in the next couple of weeks anyway. In either case, I would advise that you leave them alone; they will return the favour.
lyn asked:
hi i seem to have a wasp nest in the eaves just above my bedroom window .. but when its late and quiet i caan hear them buzzing around just above my bed .... are they active at night or could some other anial be in my loft aswell....
Paul Sweet replied:
Hi Lyn, if they are quite loud and buzzing, it will be Bumble Bees. Are they black and fluffy? Take a look at the photos on our how to identify wasps page and then compare to what you can see flying outside.
Liz asked:
Hello, I have what looks like wasps going in and out of a few of the cavity drains in our brickwork. Does this mean they have nested in the cavity? It happening at both the front and rear of the house.
Paul Sweet replied:
Hi Liz, it's mason bees, they are harmless and will not sting you, take a look at our homepage, I have put a photo of a masonry bee on there as there is what can only be described as an explosion of them this year.