by hannahHow Much Does Wasp Nest Removal Cost?
When you find a wasp nest, you need to get expert help to have it removed from your property as quickly as possible.
As one of the leading pest control companies in Cheshire, Pest In Peace understands the costs involved in carrying out wasp nest removal. Our wasp control services start from £60, but the actual price can vary.
To help you understand these costs, we’ve put together this handy guide. Your wasp nest removal cost will depend on a range of factors, so here’s our guide to how much you could pay and the importance of getting professional support when dealing with a wasp problem.
How To Identify A Wasp Nest
Wasp nests are rather distinctive, but it can be difficult to differentiate between a wasp nest, a hornet nest and a bee nest. While many pest control providers, including Pest In Peace, offer bee removal services and can deal with hornets, it is useful to know what type of insect we’re dealing with before we take on the job.
Also, knowing what kind of infestation you have can help you to stay safe. Bees don’t sting as frequently as wasps or hornets, because they die after each sting. Hornets are much larger than wasps and their stings are more painful, so it’s important you work out what insect you’re dealing with.
Wasp nests are made from a papery-like substance, and are uneven in shape. They have a swirl-like pattern on the outside with a hole for entry. Some ways to differentiate a wasp nest from a bee or hornet nest include:
- A Papery Appearance: Wasp nests, like hornet nests, look like they’re made from papier-mâché, as they’re made from chewed wood pulp, unlike bee nests, which are made from wax, mud and other organic materials.
- Size: Wasp nests are usually smaller than hornet nests, but they can grow from the size of a golf ball to the size of a basketball or even bigger. The size of a hornet nest entry hole is usually larger as well.
- Old Nests: Wasps never return to the same nest, and will build a new one each year, usually in the same territory. So, if you’ve had a wasp infestation for a long time, then you might see old nests in the area.
Factors Affecting Your Wasp Nest Treatment Cost
The price of your wasp nest removal will depend on a range of factors. While our prices start from £60, they will be adjusted depending on:
- Wasp Nest Size: Larger wasp nests will require more insecticide and work to remove, so they will cost more.
- Nest Number: As wasps only use each nest once, if you have multiple nests that need removing, then this will take longer and cost more for each additional nest.
- Accessibility: If the wasp nest is in a tight space or structural work needs to be carried out to access or remove it, then this will increase your wasp nest removal cost.
- Infestation Type: Our processes for removing wasps, bees and hornets differ, so if you have a different species, then it may cost more to have their nest removed.
Why You Need Professional Wasp Removal Services
While you might think that you can cut costs by removing your wasp infestation and nest yourself, it’s important that you work with a professional pest control provider to get rid of your wasp problem.
That’s because wasps can become aggressive when disturbed, and they have a painful sting that they can use at will, without dying like bees.
A wasp sting is less painful than one from a hornet, but they can cause an allergic reaction and, in some cases, anaphylactic shock, which can be potentially life threatening.
You might not know that you’re allergic to wasps until you’ve been stung, so you need to be careful and avoid wasp stings where possible.
Also, if the wasp nest is attached to your property or in a tight place, such as in the eaves of your attic or your chimney, then you could cause structural damage if you don’t carry out your wasp nest removal correctly.
Book Professional Wasp Nest Removal Throughout Cheshire
In the UK, the common wasp, almost known as the yellowjacket, is the most common species, but you might also find the German wasp or red wasp.
All wasp species can be disruptive and dangerous when they move into areas close to humans, such as chimneys, wall cavities, bird boxes, sheds or roof spaces.
If you’re dealing with a wasp nest, you need professional support fast. Luckily, for homes and businesses across Cheshire, Pest In Peace offers fast, effective wasp nest removal.
Our team are RSPH Level 2 Certified, so we can carry out effective pest control using equipment that isn’t available to the general public.
Alongside wasps, we also remove ants, bed bugs, fleas, flies, moths and other insects, as well as rodents and wildlife.
Starting from £60, our wasp nest removal is cost-effective and great value. To get a bespoke quote, contact us on 07980 597423.