North Hampshire/Surrey

Paul Sweet
Mob: 07810 688 620

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Philip Tarrant
Mob: 07702 085 605

Questions & answers about wasp nests

Richard asked:

We repeatedly seem to end up with dozy Hornets in the house. We found the second this year last night, that being the fifth in the last three or four years. Might one expect Hornets to keep hibernating in the same places ?

This question was asked on 2012-05-24

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Richard, yes it's quite normal to have repeat nesting happening, which also means repeat hibernation. Its all down to the area in which you live. Usually, Hornets prefer wooded areas, but they can nest just about anywhere, same as normal wasps. Just be sure to check out your house in a month or so time for any signs of nesting.

This reply was made on 2012-05-24

carol asked:

Hi,i found three wasps in my bedroom which were very docile also a thin black winged insect with a long stinger , could that be a baby wasp meaning i have a wasp nest somewhere or is it more likely the wasps came through a open window?

This question was asked on 2012-05-20

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Carol, no that's not a baby wasp. Wasp larvae look like fat maggots. It sounds to me like you had a wasp nest last year or your neighbours did, and you have had hibernating queens in your loft which have woken up, managed to get into your house somehow and are now starving.

This reply was made on 2012-05-24

Daniel asked:

We live in a 3 story house, on the top floor the windows are slanted and have a old locking mechanism where a bolt would go into a small circle hole with the end of the hole plated in metal, for the last month a wasp/bee (maybe 0.5cm) in size enters (only to where the window is) and goes away again, in the last 2 weeks he has taken a intrest in the small window locking hole (its no more than a inch deep and half a inch wide). and has been filling it up, at 1st i assumed he was trying to make a nest but i imagine such a small hole is usless (he bearly fits in it anymore), and was curious to if he is making a nest, or is up to something else.

This question was asked on 2012-05-12

Paul Sweet replied:

Sounds like a solitary bee laying eggs.

This reply was made on 2012-05-13
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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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