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 answered about wasps - Page:10

Do wasp nests smell?

Generally speaking, no. Wasp nests do not have a particular smell.
However, occasionally if a large amount of insect food is carried into the nest, or in hot weather when workers are bringing a lot of water into the nest to cool it down, the nest can become saturated at the bottom of the nest. It can smell musty or mouldy if it does not dry out quickly. Occasionally, nests touch plasterboard (ceilings or walls), and this moisture can seep through and stain. In bad cases, the plasterboard can slop off and expose the nest.

Do you work in the evenings?

Yes, not a problem, we can fit in jobs to suit you.

Wasps in loft

If it is springtime and you are getting wasps in the loft, or they are getting in the house via the attic, it will be queens.
Loft spaces are ideal places for queen wasps to hibernate over winter. As soon as the weather starts to warm up, these queens will begin to emerge from hibernation.
They need to feed right away, or they will starve. Sometimes queens make mistakes and find their way inside the house instead of outside. They can be a nuisance, but this will not continue long.

Wasps nesting in loft

What kind of nest looks like mud on the wall?

This is most likely to be a bird's nest. Birds such as house martins build nests that look similar to wasp nests but are made from mud.
Wasp nests are made from chewed wood, almost like paper mache.
A wasp nest usually is light grey with swirl marks across it.
In the United States and Canada, wasps called Mud daubers build small nests from mud. For more information visit Mud dauber wasp

Are you able to kill wasps without direct access to the nest?

Yes, we do not necessarily need to see the nest to kill it. We can take several different approaches when tackling a wasp nest.
As long as you see wasps entering, we can kill them, so you do not need to find the nest.

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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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