North Hampshire/Surrey

Paul Sweet
Mob: 07810 688 620

South West Hampshire

Philip Tarrant
Mob: 07702 085 605

Questions & answers about wasp nests

Kim asked:

I have has three very large wasps in my loft since October, I have looked for a nest and cannot see one. However last summer I had wasps going in and out of brickwork above my window, so I blocked the hole and thought nothing more of it, could I have a nest in my wall cavity? Also I did have a a nest the previous year in my shed!

This question was asked on 2012-05-08

Paul Sweet replied:

Nests from last year will not be re-used. Queen wasps hibernate in all sorts of places such as loft spaces, sheds, wood piles etc.

This reply was made on 2012-05-13

kevin asked:

hi we have had small boar holes appear on the edge of our lawn and have witnessed singular wasp/bees going in and out of them , it started last year and this year we have twice as many have tried filling holes but they just reform within days could you tell what type of wasp/bee lives in the lawn and how to get rid of them please

This question was asked on 2012-04-26

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Kevin, Its mining bees. They are harmless, and you will not be stung by them as their stinger cannot penetrate human skin. Leave them alone.

This reply was made on 2012-04-26

Sally Wright asked:

Hi Paul, I think we have Masonary bees in the old part of our cottage holes are appearing in lines in between the stone work, also have found over 10 wasps/bees in our bedroom (all by one window)do bees have a special protection order on them? and or how can we control/ get rid of them? we also think we have a few dormant wasps nests in the loft could they be used again? could you please give us some sort of estimate? thanks

This question was asked on 2012-04-14

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Sally, we do not treat any bees. If you have mason bees boring into the mortar of your cottage, you will need to get the mortar re-pointed, this will solve the problem. Don't worry about any old wasp nests in your loft; they will never be re-used. If you had an active wasp nest last year that was not treated early enough, you most probably had hibernating queens in your loft over winter; the chances are that will get a new nest this year. Keep your eyes peeled around mid-June, have a look at your roof from outside, constant activity in one area = active nest.

This reply was made on 2012-04-14
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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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