North Hampshire/Surrey

Paul Sweet
Mob: 07810 688 620

South West Hampshire

Philip Tarrant
Mob: 07702 085 605

Questions answered about wasps - Page:13

Do wasps or hornets re visit an old/dormant nest?

Wasps and hornets build a brand new nest each year. If you have an old nest, it will never be used again and is safe to leave it where it is. Unless of course, it is in the way.

Do you treat bees?

We do not treat bees.
Bees are not considered to be a pest species. If you have honey bees, contact your local beekeeping association. If you have bumble bees, leave them alone, their life cycle is relatively short, and they are a very beneficial insect for pollination.

They are harmless if you have either mining or mason bees, and you should not be concerned.

How do i identify if it is a wasp or a hornets nest?

Hornet nests are typically larger than wasp nests and have an open bottom. If you can see underneath the nest, you can see the comb inside.
On the other hand, wasps have a complete shroud around the nest with an entry hole.
Hornets are much bigger and louder than wasps, but they look almost the same.
Hornets have a rusty brown colour to them, and they are also nocturnal.
If you have insects tapping on the windows at night time, it is most probably hornets.
The number of hornets in a particular nest will be much lower than that of wasps.

How to identify Wasp or hornet nests

How often do wasps reproduce?

Once a wasp nest becomes established, it will have adult wasps emerging from pupation every day. The nest size determines the amount that appears each day and how many cells the nest has. Each cell holds a wasp larva throughout its development and pupation stages. Cells are used repeatedly.
In the spring, when nests are small, the number of cells is limited; this means the number of new adults will be low, but as the nest grows, the rate will increase.

I have a wasp nest under the shed, what should i do?

Call us, we can deal with this type of situation no problem.

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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