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Paul Sweet
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Questions & answers about wasp nests

Nicola asked:

Hi It looks like we have a wasps nest, but not sure exactly where! Wasps are appearing in my son\'s bedroom (usually in the morning), about 3 or 4 of them and always on the net curtain. We don\'t know how they are getting in, the window is closed and we can\'t see any visible holes - the bedroom has just been decorated. It is a \'dormer\' window (is that correct, where the window sticks out?) I have been outside and have seen a few wasps hovering around the tiles and guttering, but can\'t actually see where they are going in. Is it possible to treat a nest where you aren\'t sure of the exact location? My husband has been into the loft and couldn\'t see anything, so where could the nest be? Please help, wasps are my worst nightmare! Thanks.

This question was asked on 2011-08-30

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Nicola, there is a nest there! You are best off to call a pest controller who is used to dealing with such situations. Very often when we are called out, the customer cannot see where the entry point is, but we find it straight away and often spot other nests that the customer didn't even know about.

This reply was made on 2011-08-30

Clare Kirby asked:

I have a wasp nest in a pampus grass, i was able to find the entrance and therefore i used rentokil powder formula to kill the nest but have since noticed the wasps are still entering the root of the plant but on the other side. on investigation i discovered a further entrance which i have subsequently sprayed with the rentokil powder as this seemed to work with the first entrance. am i right in assuming both entrances relate to one nest or am i unfortunate enough to have two wasps nest, if so is this common and should i be aware of any further entrance?

This question was asked on 2011-08-27

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Clare, it is most probably the same nest with a couple of entrances, or they made a new entry/exit point when you treated the first. It is reasonably common for nests to be close to each other, so I wouldn't rule that out. Having said this, to have more than two is unusual. I would hazard a guess that it is just the one nest.

This reply was made on 2011-08-27

danny asked:

i think we have a wasp / hornet nest in a roof cavity, the hole is only about 5cm wide that the wasp are coming in and out of. will the roof / wall need to be dismantled to remove the nest? or will it be a case of killing the nest then blocking the hole?

This question was asked on 2011-08-17

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Danny, the simple answer to your question is: Kill the nest, block the hole and forget it. No need to pull your house down to remove the nest, it is only made from chewed wood and is not going to harm your home. Once the nest is killed that is the end of the story, wasps never re-use an old nest. Please don't block the hole before having the nest killed though or you will be making matters far worse than they are now.

This reply was made on 2011-08-17
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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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