North Hampshire/Surrey

Paul Sweet
Mob: 07810 688 620

Note: Paul will not be taking any further bookings for the rest of this summer
South West Hampshire

Philip Tarrant
Mob: 07702 085 605

Questions & answers about wasp nests

audrey asked:

I found wasps at the entrance of my storage unit at noon today and they were scary so I didn't get out of the car because they were behaving aggressively. I know they will die in winter but I need to get a box out of storage now. Is there a time of day they are more dormant less likely to notice me entering storage?

This question was asked on 2017-08-27

Eileen asked:

Hello. I can hear a crackling noise with slight buzzing in the walls in my utility room. My house is timber frame and wooden cladded - is this likely to be hornets as I haven't seen anything going in or out? Just want to check as we are soon demolishing the room and not sure what we are going to disturb. Many thanks (also like to add - this is a great website - very informative)

This question was asked on 2017-08-18

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Eileen, it will be either wasps or hornets. I will take a wild guess that it is hornets, especially as you haven't seen them. Hornet numbers are always lower than wasps so are not so obvious early on. Have you had anything tapping on the windows at night time? If so this is a classic sign of a hornet's nest close. I suggest you start looking very carefully from outside, spend 10 minutes or so from each angle and watch. Eventually, you will spot where they are going in. The entrance will be close to where you can hear the crackling noise. I hope this helps. Regards Paul

This reply was made on 2017-08-18

Eileen replied:

Hello Paul - thank you for your quick response. I will definitely have a look and see if I can see anything. Many thanks once again. Eileen

This reply was made on 2017-08-18

Paul asked:

Hi - how do i 'easily!' identify the location of a wasps' nest? Wasps are 'stripping' our teak garden furniture, but I can't work out where they are coming from. Is there any 'downside' to swatting them whilst they are distracted chewing up the wood? (other than missing of course!) Many thanks Paul

This question was asked on 2016-08-16

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Paul, (excellent name by the way) To id the position of the nest or nests, you will need to watch the flight lines, or in English: which way are they flying when they leave. You could treat the garden furniture with an oil-based wood treatment, this will stop them stripping, and they will go elsewhere to source wood.

This reply was made on 2016-08-16
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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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