North Hampshire/Surrey

Paul Sweet
Mob: 07810 688 620

South West Hampshire

Philip Tarrant
Mob: 07702 085 605

Wasp Nest Removal Highclere - Kingsclere, Berkshire

Welcome to our Wasp Nest Removal service in Highclere, Berkshire. We are committed to providing fast and reliable removal of wasp nests in Highclere and surrounding areas.

Wasp nest removal services covering, Highclere

Service Coverage

  • Location: Highclere, Kingsclere, Burgh-clere and Sydmonton
    (If your location is within this postcode area, we cover it!)
  • Postcode Area: RG20

Contact Information

Why Choose Our Service?

Paul is fully insured and certificated to treat wasp nests.

Paul offers a Wasp Nest Removal service covering Highclere, Kingsclere and the surrounding areas.

We aim to provide a same-day service where possible or the next day at the latest. Hampshire Wasp Control has a fee of £60.00 to treat any wasp or hornet nest, regardless of size or location, with no hidden extra charges or VAT.

If you are unsure of what you have (bees, wasps or hornets), give us a call, and we will be happy to discuss and advise.

Paul has many years of experience in the control of wasp and hornet nests and has recently attended and successfully passed the Professional Wasp Control with the Safe Use of Insecticides course.

You can use Use paypal to pay us online to pay us online if you have arranged a booking with us on the phone.

Nest Building and Identification

1. Old Nests

  • Wasps do not reuse old nests. If you have a nest from a previous year, there's no need to treat or remove it, as wasps build new nests each year.

2. Identifying Wasps, Bees, and Hornets

  • In spring, congregated insects are likely bees. Later in the summer, large gatherings could be wasps. Close inspection is necessary to distinguish between them.

Wasps are striped yellow and black and upon close inspection have minimal fluffyness.

Close-up of a common wasp for identification, showing distinct markings

Honey bees are striped in various shades of light and dark brown and slightly fluffy (moreso than wasps).

Close-up of a honey bee for identification, showing distinctive brown and fluffy features

Solitary bees usually are present in the spring and autumn, and the most common are mason bees (fluffy and golden - mostly seen in springtime)

Close-up of a red mason bee for identification, showing fluffy and golden features

and ivy bees (slightly fluffy striped yellow and brown - mostly seen in the autumn).

Close-up of an ivy bee for identification, showing fluffy and striped yellow and brown features

Bumblebees are very fluffy and black and are present from early spring to late summer.

Close-up of a bumblebee for identification, showing fluffy and black features

Hornets are large (around an inch long) and rusty brown on their thorax and striped yellow and black on their abdomen.

Close-up of a hornet for identification, showing rusty brown thorax and striped yellow and black abdomen

3. Wasp Nest Development

  • Wasp nests start in spring with a queen that has hibernated. In March-April, only queen wasps are present, and no workers.

4. Finding Wasp Nests

  • Start looking for wasp nests in mid to late June when worker wasps are noticeable. Check your roof; if you see insects flying back and forth to the same spot, it indicates a new nest. Pay attention to areas with easy access, such as around lead flashings or lower down, like tile hanging on walls.

5. Ground Nesting

  • Wasps do nest in the ground, usually taking over old mouse or rabbit burrows with one or two entry/exit holes. Multiple small holes indicate mining bees, not wasps.

6. Nesting in Bushes

  • European wasps may build nests in bushes and hedges, but these nests are exposed to the elements despite being camouflaged.

7. Sudden Arrival of Insects

  • If a large number of wasp-like insects suddenly appears, it's likely a swarm of honey bees. Contact your local beekeeping association to arrange for collection, as wasps do not swarm.

Areas Covered by the RG20 Postcode:

The RG20 postcode encompasses various locations in and around Highclere. Here are some of the areas covered:

  • Kingsclere
  • Burgh-clere
  • Sydmonton
Paul also covers:

Reviews based on the Highclere area:

Rating: ★★★★★
R Pope from Highclere
Recommend these guys. Prompt response with short, sharp no hassle service and no more wasps.

The average rating in Highclere for Hampshire Wasp Control is:
5 stars (out of a possible 5) - based on 1 reviews

If you have a wasp or hornet nest and live in the Highclere area, and need to get rid of the nest fast, why not give Paul a quick phone call?

Our fee for treating a Wasp or Hornet nest is a straight forward £60.00. 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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