by hannahHow To Get Rid Of A Wasp Nest
For most people, wasps are an everyday occurrence during the early spring and late summer months. While wasps aren’t usually an issue if they just fly in and out of your garden, if they build nests on your property, then they can cause problems.
As a leading provider of wasp nest removal in Cheshire and the surrounding area, Pest In Peace has extensive experience getting rid of wasp nests and the wasp colonies inside them.
If you’re wondering how to get rid of a wasp nest on your property, keep reading to get tips from an expert pest control professional.
Signs Of A Wasp Nest
Like most pest infestations, seeing wasps is a key sign that a wasp nest is in the area, but it can be difficult to know if it is on your property. As such, you should look out for common signs of wasp activity, including:
- Lines Of Wasps: If you see wasps flying in a line to and from the same place, then this could indicate that there’s a nest nearby.
- Buzzing From Inside Tight Spaces: Wasps build nests inside sheltered areas, including sheds, compost bins, wall cavities and lofts. If you notice buzzing sounds from inside these areas, be careful when opening them to investigate or contact your local pest control provider.
- Empty Wasp Nests: Wasps never reuse the same nest, so you might notice old wasp nests around your property, which indicate that the colony has been building nests over multiple seasons and will probably be in the area.
- Multiple Wasps Flying Around Lights At Night: Lights can attract wasps, and if you notice them flying around your lights at night when there are no windows open, it could indicate that there is a wasp nest inside your property.
How To Identify A Wasp Nest
If you physically see a wasp nest, then you’ll notice that it looks like it is made from papier-mâché because wasps use shavings of chewed wood from sheds, fences, gates and trees and saliva to make their nests. Inside is a honeycomb pattern, with each cell a space for the queen wasp to lay eggs.
While wasps might look like bees or hornets, wasp nests are distinctive as they are usually misshapen and grey in colour.
Wasps build their nests with the cells inside, whereas a bee’s nest has a honeycomb pattern on the outside and is made from wax..
Hornet nests are also made from chewed wood pulp, but they are usually teardrop-shaped and larger, whereas wasp nests are any shape and spread out horizontally.
Professional VS DIY Wasp Nest Removal
Removing wasp nests yourself might seem like an easy way to save money, but it can cause issues, injuries and property damage if not done correctly.
That’s why it’s always recommended that you work with a pest control expert to get rid of your wasp nest. With the right personal protective equipment (PPE) and techniques, they can avoid stings from aggressive wasps and remove the wasp nest quickly without damaging your property.
Also, it’s important that you remember that it’s not enough to just remove a wasp nest. Once you get rid of a wasp nest, you also need to relocate or kill wasps to ensure that they don’t return. If you don’t, then the wasps might build a new nest and return to the area quickly afterwards, so you won’t end the wasp problem.
Our cost-effective wasp nest removal service starts from just £75, so it might actually be cheaper than buying protective clothing, DIY pest control products or wasp traps that aren’t particularly effective and something to dispose of the nest inside. Find out more about our wasp nest removal costs by reading our guide: How Much Does Wasp Nest Removal Cost?
How To Get Rid Of A Wasp Nest: Conclusion
Ultimately, it’s important that you don’t try to remove a wasp nest yourself. You could risk painful stings, which could lead to allergic reactions or, in severe cases, anaphylactic shock.
If you notice signs of a wasp nest on your property, you need to call in an experienced pest control company to carry out expert wasp nest removal. It’s almost impossible to stop wasps from entering your home or deter wasps from your property, but you can be proactive if you notice a wasp nest on your property and keep these aggressive insects away.
Because wasps only use their nests once, it’s important that you don’t leave the nest alone. If you do, then the wasp colony will move out, and the old nest could be taken over by other wasps or other insects, such as ants or fleas.
Pest In Peace can get rid of your wasp nest safely and provide expert advice to ensure you can prevent wasps from returning next wasp season. Operating throughout Cheshire and the surrounding area, we can also remove bees and hornets, so whatever insect infestation you have, we can help you avoid wasp stings.
For expert support and fast, safe removal of your wasp nest, contact us on 07980 597423 to book your site survey and get a no-obligation quote.