North Hampshire/Surrey

Paul Sweet
Mob: 07810 688 620

South West Hampshire

Philip Tarrant
Mob: 07702 085 605

Questions & answers about wasp nests

clive asked:

We have been keeping an eye on my in-laws place - when we visited today we found about 20-30 dead wasps in the conservatory. There is no sign of a nest anywhere and all the doors, windows etc are closed. What could have caused this? There is no wasp repellent/killer there and they have not had a problem with wasps in the past.

This question was asked on 2010-07-11

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Clive, 20-30 is a sufficiently high number to indicate that there is a wasp nest close, perhaps you just haven't found it yet? If they are getting into the conservatory, they will kill themselves against the glass trying to get out, or if they are trapped in there for any length of time, they will dehydrate or starve to death. I would suggest you have a closer look around the vicinity of the conservatory and see if you can find where a nest is, or the entrance to the nest. You will see wasps arriving and leaving from the same place. Regards Paul.

This reply was made on 2010-07-11

Paula asked:

Hi Paul We realised we had a wasp nest in the eaves of our roof and we spotted where they were getting in and out so we blocked the hole up. As we didnt poison the nest we wonder whether we have done the right thing? what will happen to the ones that are still alive in the nest and now sealed up in our roof? Thanks

This question was asked on 2010-07-09

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Paula, the wasps still inside the nest will find another way out, and the wasps outside will find a way inside. Where this happens is anyone's guess. Regards. Paul

This reply was made on 2010-07-10

barbara asked:

Hi Paul have had the fire place out looked everywhere but still wasps even tonight there are 3 in my loiving room the pest control cannot do nothing but if they have losed there way why are there so many and when will they go or have I got them for good and can I buy anything that they dont like desparate know.

This question was asked on 2010-07-08

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Babara, there really isn't much more that I can suggest, apart from go on to my other website which is www.wasp-control.co.uk Enter your postcode and find out who your local independent pest controller is, get them to call round and see (if someone with a little more experience than guys you have already had out) if they can source the nest and destroy it.

This reply was made on 2010-07-08

barbara replied:

Thank you for you help anyway paul.

This reply was made on 2010-07-08
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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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