North Hampshire/Surrey

Paul Sweet
Mob: 07810 688 620

South West Hampshire

Philip Tarrant
Mob: 07702 085 605

Questions & answers about wasp nests

Fran asked:

Hello Paul. We have our exterminator waiting on an answer from us as to whether or not we want him to treat the hornet nest . Will we have an odor in there from the dead hornets & larvae? It\'s located in the eave beside our kitchen & there is no plaster board in between. Only insulation. We\'re afraid of getting an odor in our kitchen. Thanks

This question was asked on 2013-09-05

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Fran, your exterminator should advise you on what you should or should not expect. I take it he is a professional pest controller? Anyway, you should not experience any odour from dead wasps or hornets, but sometimes the nest can become damp due to insect prey being dropped at the bottom of the nest and can happen regardless if the nest is treated or not. This dampness can smell musty for a while.

This reply was made on 2013-09-06

Fran asked:

Hi Paul. Thanks for the answer. I have another question. If we just leave the hornets nest alone will everything in it leave after cold weather? We don\'t want one of the queens hibernating in it and having another swarm of hornets in it next year. Thanks

This question was asked on 2013-08-30

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Fran, if you leave the nest alone, it will mature and release new queens. These may or may not hibernate in your locality and decide to build a new nest next year. I cannot tell you if this will happen or not as no one can predict this, it is pot luck if you get another nest next year. All social wasps make a new nest each year. http://www.hampshire-waspcontrol.co.uk/wasp-lifecycle.php Hope this helps P.S wasps do not swarm, only honey bees.

This reply was made on 2013-08-31

Fran asked:

Hello. We have European hornets that are only posing a problem at night. We can\'t sit on the porch without them showing up. Even with the porch light off. Will they return to the nest next year? I\'ve heard contradictory answers on that. Should we call the exterminator or just let the nest die off in winter? The nest is enclosed \"inside\" our overhanging eave. After winter should we clean out the nest, which would require some construction work ? Or, just leave it & close up the hole they are entering through? Will there be any hibernating queens left in it? If so, will they make their new colony there? Thanks

This question was asked on 2013-08-27

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Fran, sorry for the late reply, but we have been very busy. If they are bothering you, get someone to sort it out for you. If you deal with the nest now, it will not have produced new queens yet. Hornets are always a bit behind wasps. No need to remove the nest after treatment unless the nest is located on plasterboard and is making the plasterboard damp. Just seal it up and forget it.

This reply was made on 2013-08-29
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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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