North Hampshire/Surrey

Paul Sweet
Mob: 07810 688 620

South West Hampshire

Philip Tarrant
Mob: 07702 085 605

Questions & answers about wasp nests

Lou Billington asked:

HI there,I have a loft conversion and a gnawing noise is coming from the small roof space by our velux window. The noise is fairly loud and is both during the day and night. I am not sure of the cause but am fairly certain that it is not rodents. Any suggestions welcome..

This question was asked on 2014-05-08

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Lou, it is most likely some rodent activity, mouse, rat or squirrel. Very unlikely to be a wasp nest making much noise at this time of year as nests are tiny at the moment with just a handful of wasps present. I would advise you to have this looked at by a pest controller.

This reply was made on 2014-05-08

Pat asked:

Can you help us..... In the last 2 days 4 queen wasps have appeared in our bedroom. Are we likely to see more and where can they have come from. 2 were on my pillow, particularly worrying as I am allergic to wasp stings.

This question was asked on 2014-04-03

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Pat, there is not much you can do about it. These are queens which are emerging from hibernation, or they are investigating places to nest and are finding their way into your room. Perhaps through an open window? If you had a nest close by last summer, these queens hibernated in your loft and now waking are getting into your room via a hole somewhere? If this is the case, they will cease pretty quickly as they need to get out to feed before they find somewhere to nest. If I were you, I would investigate to see any potential areas where they could be getting into the room via the loft space. If you find a likely area, tape it up with packing/duct tape to prevent them from finding their way in. Light from a window or house lights will entice them out from a dark loft. Downlights are even worse as they shine into the loft area as well as down into the room. I hope this helps.

This reply was made on 2014-04-03

Fran asked:

Hi Paul. It\'s me again. Just an update on my hornet problem. Well, one of the European hornets made it\'s way to the front porch in the daytime & stung grannie on the finger so I made the decision to call my exterminator. He killed the nest with Delta Dust using a long handled sprayer. I have found Delta Dust on the internet to purchase ,but, i cannot find a long handled sprayer anywhere. Any ideas as to where I might be able to locate one so I can do it myself next time?

This question was asked on 2013-10-13

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Fran, we recommend that people have nests treated by a professional using professional products.

This reply was made on 2013-10-14
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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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