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Paul Sweet
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Philip Tarrant
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Questions & answers about wasp nests

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

sarah asked:

I have seen what looks like a queen wasp in my loft cant see any other wasps could i have a nest in my loft

This question was asked on 2011-10-26

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Sarah, not necessarily. Queen wasps hibernate in suitable places, your loft being one of those places. If you had lots of them, then I would be pretty confident that you did have a nest there, but if it is just one, then I wouldn't worry about it.

This reply was made on 2011-10-26

Alan asked:

Hi Paul, I live in France and i have a hornets nest it the apex of my roof, every now and then we have had a few hornets that have got into the house ( through gaps in the ceilings i guess ). Apart from that they are not a problem as they come and go, we have been told that they will eventually die out, but there seems to be a difference of opinion about them returning again next year again to the same nest. Will all the eggs that may be left in the nest when the Queen leaves be dead or will they hatch next year?. Thanks Alan.

This question was asked on 2011-10-08

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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.

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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.

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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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