Questions & answers about wasp nests
tracey asked:
hi, we have a wasp nest in the cavity of our shed, they don\'t seem to be aggressive, we have been working in the garden and they just go in and out and don\'t pay any attention to us, if we leave them alone for the summer will they come back next year? we really don\'t want to kill them but at the same time we don\'t want them back next year thanks Tracey
Paul Sweet replied:
Hi Tracey, of course it is up to you if you leave them there, however, it is still early and the nests are still small at the moment, not many worker wasps. In another months time when the nest triples in size, you may change your mind about having them treated. If you were to leave them alone, next year you may have a new nest appear, you may not, it is luck of the draw. But be aware that at the end of this summer, your nest will produce up too 300 new queen wasps, which will hibernate through the winter and then each of those will make a new nest next year. Something to think about! Hope this helps Regards Paul
Joe asked:
Hi Paul, I live in Leicester and we have just had a new conservatory built. When I went to look at it after the workmen had finished I noticed this fly. I thought it was a regular housefly at first but to closer inspection it looked like a wasp but it was black. Is this a hornet? I managed to kill it and disposed of it. Later on, when I went to have another look I noticed 2 more of these "fly's". They were lying dead on the inside wall of the conservatory. They definately wern't there earlier. Does this suggest there is a nest nearby? Also, we have had the facias replaced recently, is this something to do with it? I have seen also over the past couple of weeks while looking outside my bedroom window (Which is on the second floor)I noticed a few wasps/hornets flying level with the bottom of the roof, does this suggest a nest?
Paul Sweet replied:
Hi Joe, the description you give of the fly, doesnt sound like a hornet, perhaps a honey bee?, hornets are much bigger than a wasp, 2" in length or more. Could be any number of flying insects, your best bet if you really want to know, is to look at some images of different flying insects on the net and see if you can match it up. If its just a couple or so, probably not a nest present anyway. As for the wasps flying past the window, if it is regular, like every day, all day, then there is a nest close by, but maybe not on your house. Take a look at your roof and your neighbours, you will see if there is a nest there, it will be obvious where they are going in and out. Take a look at the videos on the site and this will give you an idea of what to look out for. If you do find a nest and need it treated, obviously we do not cover your area, but you can check out my other site which covers the whole of the uk, there are over 100 pest controllers registered and i am sure one of them will cover your area. http://www.wasp-control.co.uk/ Regards Paul
barbara asked:
I live in a flat and when i come home from work i find 1 or 2 wasps in my living room cant find no nest so far what would you suggest. olease help
Paul Sweet replied:
Hi Barbara, do you leave your window open when you are out? The wasps could be getting in that way! Take a look outside and watch for a good few minutes to see if you can see where they are and also look at your neighbours, it could be that they have the nest and the odd wasp is finding its way into yours. Without more specifics, it's hard to guess where the nest could be. Regards Paul Sweet
barbara replied:
Thamk you come home tonight and ther was another one in the living room and all the doors were closed why any you answer me please,