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:12

Do you guarantee your wasp treatments?

All of our work is guaranteed.
We treat your wasp or hornet nest. You pay us ONCE.
If the nest is still alive the following day, call us, and we will return without question and also without asking for a further fee, and we will correct the issue.

How do I know if I have a hornets nest?

Usually, the first thing you will notice if you have a hornet's nest is insects tapping on the windows at night.
Hornets are nocturnal and fly at night as well as during the day.
They are attracted to lights indoors just like moths are.

How big are hornets?

Hornets look like huge wasps, but they also have a rusty brown colour to them.
On average, worker hornets are about an inch and quarter long; queen hornets are slightly larger.

Hornet size

Will bees nest in my compost bin?

Both bumble bees, honey bees and wasps will all use compost heaps and bins for nest sites.
If you have one of the above, check out our page on identification to see what you have.
Our homepage also has videos to help you identify bees and wasps.

What do wasps eat?

Both wasps and hornets, like bees, can only feed on liquid food.
In spring/early summer, wasps will top up on nectar from plants and flowers and contribute moderately to pollination.
The young wasp larvae in the nest provide most of the food the adult wasps receive.
Adults feed insect prey to the larvae, which secrete part of that insect food (chitin) as a high-quality sugary liquid that the adults consume.

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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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