North Hampshire/Surrey

Paul Sweet
Mob: 07810 688 620

South West Hampshire

Philip Tarrant
Mob: 07702 085 605

Questions & answers about wasp nests

Marie-anne asked:

Hi paul my grandaughter & I went on our usual walk with my dogs last pm.over the field in front of my house\'as we crossed the field there was a either a wasps or hornets nest in a hole that was not there the day befor, we were both stung quite bad,the stings are still hurting now, I had a fever through the night we both feel a bit poorly still. I have been stung by wasps befor but never felt like this, despite taking antihistamines.Do wasps or hornets build nests in open fields?.

This question was asked on 2010-08-21

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Marie-anne, sorry to hear about your episode! Were they larger than regular wasps? If so it sounds like hornets to me, they have a more powerful sting than a wasp and can make you feel quite ill for a day or so afterwards. Both wasps and hornets will nest in holes in open fields, in fact almost anywhere. Avoid this area for the rest of the summer. Regards Paul

This reply was made on 2010-08-21

Sarah asked:

Hi Paul I have noticed lots of wasps entering a hole at the side of my extension. It is difficult to get to as you have to walk inbetween the neighbours extension and my conservatory (which has been built infront of my extension). There is a lot of activity at the moment and the entrance is a hole under a plank. Please advise, my husband sprayed a can of rentokil nest destoyer spray at dusk but it seemed to make no difference and how do you know where to spray as the plank has a long hole running across it and they are entering underneath the plank. Awaiting your kind attention. Regards Sarah.

This question was asked on 2010-08-17

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Sarah, most pest controllers use a dust based insecticide pumped into the entrance or hole where the wasps are entering. This is residual dust that is then carried into the nest by the wasps which become contaminated as they walk through it. The foam wasp nest destroyers will not work in these sorts of situations, as the nest needs to be accessible to spray the foam onto it. The best course of action is to have a pest controller come out and deal with them for you. If you are in our area, we can arrange a visit, or if you are not in our area, please use our sister site to find your local pest controller. http://www.wasp-control.co.uk Hope this is of some help. Regards Paul

This reply was made on 2010-08-17

Michael asked:

Just been in the loft and there are hundreds of dead wasps on the floor. Why are they dead. Also loads of dead wasps coming out of the air brick by the front door. Worried if I have a problem that will eventually kill me

This question was asked on 2010-08-05

Paul Sweet replied:

Michael, if all the wasps are dead, what's the problem?

This reply was made on 2010-08-08
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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.

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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