When you
find a wasp nest in your house, it is certainly a natural reaction for you to
go into total panic. This is completely understandable considering that wasps
are known to be quite aggressive and even pose a lethal threat if you have an
allergy to them, not to mention that their stings can cause you a great deal of
pain.
Pest
experts often recommend that you stay away from cleaning wasp nests all by
yourself if you don’t have enough knowledge about doing so, which generally
applies to most people.
While you
can go ahead and clean some of the pest infestations at home yourself, it is
highly recommended that you call a professional pest control expert to get rid
of wasp nests. It requires specialised expertise and knowledge to get rid of
these small insects.
So, if you
get into this job without using the services of a professional pest control
company, the chances are that you are going to do more harm than good to your
property.
With this
in mind, it's worth having some information at hand so you can make an informed
decision about the right course of action to take as well as having a few
questions in mind to ask to your local service in the event of an infestation.
Steps to take to find wasp removal
services
Search
online to find an exterminator
Before
anything the chances are most people will carry out a quick search online. Just
by typing in ‘pest control services near me’ you will pull up a list of the
companies who match what you’re seeking and your specific location for and who
offer their services in your local area.
It can very
much seem appealing to simply pick the first option and give them a ring -
particularly if you are hoping to tend with the situation swiftly. However,
spending time looking through all the available options is much more likely to
reap better results. You don’t want to pay to use a pest control service who
can’t be trusted to deliver exceptional service, which is the risk you run if
you hire someone without doing your research.
Word of
mouth
Word of
mouth pretty much guarantees you finding companies you can trust. This is
accurate for all products and services, but particularly a service as essential
as pest control. The people you use will be working in your home and dealing with
a potentially dangerous situation, so you want to ensure you can depend on them
to treat your property and the task at hand with due care.
An ideal
way to settle any concerns you have is to ask friends, colleagues and members
of your family if they’ve ever used pest control services before. If they get a
good service from a particular company, you can find their contact details and
reach out to them yourself. If, on the other hand, they experienced poor
service, you will know that the best decision is to avoid the company in
question.
Common Questions Asked
What is
the point of wasps?
Although
they have a pretty terrible reputation, wasps can be useful pollinators and
good pest controllers when it comes to crop pests. One type of wasp is even
helpful for controlling cockroaches, the jewel wasp lays an egg in the belly of
a cockroach and the larvae eats the cockroach from the inside out. This
eventually kills them but also stops them from breeding further.
What is
The difference between bees and wasps?
The key
difference between bees and wasps is that wasps are carnivorous. They feed on
insects and even feed other insect larvae to their offspring however this will
not be the case with bees.
What
happens if I kill a wasp?
If you
endeavour to kill a wasp, the unfortunate reality is that you will likely
attract more. If you have a particular phobia of wasps, then there are certain
things which you can try to do to prevent them from coming into your garden. If
you already have an established wasp nest in your garden or around your home
then you must not try to remove it yourself, instead, call a professional pest
controller who will be able to appropriately remove the wasp nest themselves.
Where do
wasps build their nests?
This very
much varies depending on the species of wasp, moreover, the most common places
a wasp nest can be found include; Trees, facias, eaves, sheds, lofts, and under
the ground. Some wasps will even build their nest inside of compost heaps.
How long
will a wasp nest last?
A wasp nest
will often only last one season, the queen will go on to leave to find
somewhere to hibernate and the rest of the colony will die. Then, by late
autumn early wintertime the wasp nest will no longer be active. It is not
common for wasps to return to the same nest however other insects might then
decide to make use of it.
How long
do wasps live for?
It is
estimated that a queen will live up to 12 months as she hibernates during the
winter months to establish a new colony the following spring-summer. It is
thought that worker wasps live within 12 – 22 days and male wasps have even
shorter lives.
Where do
wasps hibernate?
Queens will
hibernate solo. She will often seek out anywhere sheltered where she will be
protected from the elements. Places such as sheds, walls, lofts, trees and
crevices tend to be favourite hotspots.
Where do
wasps go in the winter?
In the UK
only the queen hibernates throughout the winter, the rest of the colony will
die and a new one will be established when the queen emerges again.
Which
wasps are more aggressive?
The common
wasp and German wasps can be very aggressive when they feel threatened, also
towards the end of the season when the colony is significantly bigger and there
is more competition for food and space. This is when wasps are most likely to
be cranky and sting with little provocation. If you are concerned about a wasp
nest near your home, then you will need to contact a local pest controller to
come and assess the nest and then safely get rid of it on your behalf.
Mr Wasp
- Looking for Quality Pest control Services? We can Help
If you
notice an unusually large number of wasps near your home or place of work, you
may have an unwanted nest somewhere on your property. If this is the case, we
recommend calling us at the earliest possible opportunity so that we can inspect
to verify whether you have an infestation. We do not recommend trying to find
the nest yourself as this could be a dangerous undertaking that results in you
sustaining multiple stings (check out our case studies and horror stories).
Our professional exterminators from Cardiff can
locate unwanted nests quickly and safely. If a nest is found, we will be happy
to provide you with a competitive quotation for professional wasp removal
across Bridgend.
Contact us
today to find out more about our range of
services, we’d be happy to help with any enquiries you may have.
