North Hampshire/Surrey

Paul Sweet
Mob: 07810 688 620

South West Hampshire

Philip Tarrant
Mob: 07702 085 605

Questions & answers about wasp nests

Lisa asked:

We had what I believe to be wasps going into a hole in the front of our house stone My husband sealed off the hole thinking that this was the right thing to do. Today we found 4 wasps in the house and my daughter got stung.After looking at your site I realize this was the wrong thing to do what should we do nowhere

This question was asked on 2013-07-30

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Lisa, get your husband to unblock the hole so the wasps can start using the original entrance again. If you can see how they are getting inside and it is possible to put some packing tape or similar over the hole to prevent them from getting in, do so. Call someone to have them destroy the nest.

This reply was made on 2013-07-30

monika asked:

3 hours after powder treatment.wasp have hole in my wardrobe buy it wasn\'t treated.only outside.I am scared to open the wardrobe .When I can do it?

This question was asked on 2013-07-20

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Monika, I suggest you contact the person who treated your nest and ask them to return to solve your problem.

This reply was made on 2013-07-20

Sarah asked:

I am at my wits end. two years ago I found two dozy wasps crawling on the bedroom floor, we got rid of them. Last year at the same time (mid april) more kept appearing in various rooms- again dozy, but flying at the windows. I am petrified of them. Yet again there are here. Found 3 in last 2 days. the majority of them are in our bedroom, although found one crawling in my slipper tonight. How do we stop this? it keeps happening every year. Last year I had to stay with a friend for a couple of days until they seemed to be gone - what can i do?

This question was asked on 2013-04-24

Paul Sweet replied:

Hi Sarah, it is without a doubt queen wasps which you are finding at this time of year. They are obviously hibernating in your loft over winter and are now waking up due to the warmer weather, but instead of finding their way outside, they are getting into your house. Downlights or holes through the ceiling into the loft area will most probably be how they are getting inside. Have you noticed any nesting activity over the last couple of years on your roof? Normally queens hibernate within the vicinity of the nest which they were hatched in, i.e. last years nest. However, this is not always the case. Is your house an old one? Older homes with gaps in the tiles and facia boards are better places for wasps build nests and also to hibernate in. They are dry with good airflow. The only way you are going to prevent this from happening in the future is to have your loft fogged out in late Autumn/Winter; this will kill every hibernating queen in the attic, and this problem will not arise. Fogging is a way of spraying the entire loft area with an insecticide with a very low particle size. It is very effective and not costly. I hope this helps.

This reply was made on 2013-04-24
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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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