North Hampshire/Surrey

Paul Sweet
Mob: 07810 688 620

South West Hampshire

Philip Tarrant
Mob: 07702 085 605

Questions answered about wasps - Page:19

Do you come out in the evenings?

We work evenings and weekends. We do not like treating nests early in the mornings for several reasons.
We prefer to have wasps active and flying so we can see where they are entering.

Can wasps chew through plastic?

Wasps can chew through a variety of materials, including plasterboard.
We have seen damage to phone lines; they can chew through thin plastics.

Wasp damage

What happens if a queen wasp can't get out of a loft space when she wakes from hibernation?

If a queen wasp cannot leave an attic after hibernation, she will either starve and die or find her way inside the house.
Many queen wasps make mistakes each year and get inside the house instead of outside.
Worker wasps that become trapped indoors also run out of energy and starve quickly.

Will the wasp's nest fall on the ground after treatment?

After a nest treatment, the nest stays put and can last for many years (if protected from the elements) before eventually disintegrating and falling off. However, wasps will never use a nest repeatedly, so once all the wasps are dead, the nest is no longer a threat.
After treatment, you will have dead wasps underneath the nest or at the entrance to the nest.
Once the nest is dead, we suggest you sweep the area underneath the nest and ensure people wear shoes for a time after treatment.

Do you charge a call out fee?

If we are called out for bees, which we clearly state that we DO NOT treat, there will be a fee to cover our time and fuel costs.
We charge £65.00 to treat any wasp nest with no further charges on top. £65.00 is the total charge.

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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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