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Paul Sweet
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Questions & answers about wasp nests

Sam asked:

I have found two very large wasps, (possibly queens?)inside my house in the last two weeks, one flying against a downstairs window and one on the floor in a bedroom. The one on the bedroom floor was very docile, both were released outside by my daughter. I am allergic to the stings (confirmed) and carry Epipens, and so I am extremely worried now. My husband has checked the loft and can\'t see a nest. Is there anything else we can do to prevent wasps entering the house. I am very scared to even open a window, even on the vent setting. I would appreciate any advice. Many thanks.

This question was asked on 2012-04-04

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Sam, there is no real way to prevent wasps from getting indoors apart from keeping windows and doors shut which is practically impossible. You could have mosquito screens fitted to your windows which would allow you to open the windows but prevent insects coming in. You must be vigilant throughout the summer and actively seek out wasp nests in your immediate area and have them destroyed. Apart from that, I cannot think of anything else which you can do.

This reply was made on 2012-04-14

Alex asked:

Hi I have had three queen wasps appear in various places in my house within the last month, the first two have been exterminated but there is one now in my loft. We only moved in to the house in December so do not know if there was a nest there last year, but my partner who is allergic to wasp stings, is worried that this queen wasp will build a nest in our loft. Is this likely or will just go? I wish to kill it but this will prove akward in a loft area that is not easy to move around in. What would be my best course of action? Many Thanks, Alex

This question was asked on 2012-03-29

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Alex, it is entirely possible that a queen could start building a nest now, there are reports that nest building has already begun this year, probably due to the weather we are having at the moment. As for action, unless you know the exact location of where the nest is being built in your loft, it is going to be quite tricky to find at the moment, and you will probably have to wait until there are some worker wasps present to give the game away.

This reply was made on 2012-03-29

Alex replied:

We have found a possible wasp best in the garden we have counted up to a dozen wasps so far. What is the best way to kill a wasp nest?

This reply was made on 2012-03-30

Spacey asked:

How can I stop wasps nesting in the air bricks

This question was asked on 2012-03-18

Paul Sweet replied:

Put an insect mesh over the air bricks to prevent wasps from getting in.

This reply was made on 2012-03-22
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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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