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Paul Sweet
Mob: 07810 688 620

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Philip Tarrant
Mob: 07702 085 605

Questions answered about wasps - Page:22

Why do I have slow and sleepy wasps indoors?

If you have wasps getting inside your home and they are slow and unable to fly, they are starving.
It takes a great deal of energy to fly and a good food source to provide that energy.
You usually will have lethargic wasps getting indoors in late autumn and possibly spring/early summer. You had a nest that went unnoticed and is now dying due to diminishing food supplies for the wasps.
If you can find where they are getting in, use packing tape to block the entry point to prevent them from gaining access to the inside of your home. Hoover up the remaining wasps, and this should stop the problem.
If you are finding large wasps indoors and it is springtime/early summer, this will be queens waking from hibernation (probably in your loft space) and finding their way inside (by mistake) rather than going outside.

Are wasps a danger to pets?

Wasps are highly defensive of their nests and can attack anything approaching the nest location.
Dogs are at risk from individual stings due to their nature to chase things, and many dogs instinctively try to bite insects and can get stung in their mouths which can be particularly dangerous.
Horses are also at risk, as wasps like to nest in stables. Horses can also be at risk if there are nearby honeybee hives, and there have been several cases of horses dying from continued attacks from honeybees.

How big do wasp nests get?

The size of wasp nests depends on the season. In some years, nests get larger than usual.
In an average year, at the end of the summer, when the nests are full size, they can be three feet in diameter.
Not all nests are round, and wasps can build their nests in any shape to fit in with the surroundings.
A massive nest can grow to four or five feet in diameter, but this size is quite rare.

Large Wasp Nest

I can see wasps going in from outside but I cannot see a nest in the loft?

If you can see wasps entering from outside, a nest is probably present.
Not all nests are visible and can be tucked away in cavity walls or some other void that cannot be seen.
If you can see the wasps entering, we can treat the nest. A large proportion of nests are treated from the outside.

Wasp nest treatments from outside

Should I seal off wasp nest entrance if no wasps seen for several days

If you have had a wasp nest treated and no wasps have been seen for a few days, you can seal the entrance with confidence that all of the wasps are dead. We do not advise sealing an entrance before a nest has been treated.

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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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