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Paul Sweet
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Philip Tarrant
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Questions & answers about wasp nests

Francesca sanders asked:

Hi there we have had what looks like a hornet trying to gain access to our third floor flat ŵindow the last few times we have had hot days. Should we check out the loft for a nest? Thank you. We are in central southsea

This question was asked on 2012-03-11

Paul Sweet replied:

No need to worry, it's just a queen wasp, maybe hornet taking a look around. Or was hibernating in your property over winter, it will disappear soon enough.

This reply was made on 2012-03-22

ted replied:

We were working in the garden and noticed that we have a wasp/bee nesting in the garden wall. They get very angry and sting us when we are working nearby. How long are they active for as we have quite a bit of work to do but cannot get on with it.

This reply was made on 2012-08-27

Andrea asked:

Hi, In the last ten days we\'ve had three wasps in my daughter\'s bedroom. They\'re very large (over 1\") and very dark in colour, appearing almost all black. Given the time of year, and the fact they are so docile, I think they must be queens. They\'ve been in an almost identical spot in her room, crawling towards her nightlight, but two were found during the day. Is it just loft areas we should be looking for a nest, or could they be in shelves/drawers that are only used for storage in her wardrobe? The wardrobe is used daily, but the shelf, which reaches to the ceiling, doesn\'t get much use. There are also bed drawers where I store linen and towels etc.

This question was asked on 2012-03-08

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Andrea, sorry for the late reply, its queen wasps, no point in looking for a nest, it will be dead. It's just the time of year, and now it's warming up the queens are coming out of hibernation. They will most probably have hibernated in the loft area, but this is not always the case. Just depends on where the nest was located last summer. This will have no bearing whatsoever on where a nest might be located this summer.

This reply was made on 2012-03-22

Claire asked:

Hi, I have had 3 large wasps in my house in the past 2 weeks, the first one met it\'s demise in a glass of orange squash, the second I found in the window which I let out into the snow so I doubt it would have survived and the third I found today crawling around on the downstairs floor, it didn\'t fly it was very docile. I\'ve googled and think that these are probably queen wasps but am wondering if it\'s very likely that I\'ve had 3 queen wasps hibernating somewhere in my house? I\'ve had a good look around the inside of my house and can\'t see anything resembling a wasps nest but I have a couple of people in my house who are petrified of wasps, what do you think?

This question was asked on 2012-02-19

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Claire, it will be queen wasps at this time of year, you had a nest last summer that you didn't notice, and this is where the queens have come from. There can be hundreds of hibernating queens from one nest, so three isn't much to contend with. In the spring they will disappear, one or two might stay so its worth having a looking in June for any signs of an active nest. If you find one, get it sorted out to prevent further problems next winter. Regards, Paul.

This reply was made on 2012-02-19
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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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