Earlier this
year, the press described the UK as being ‘ under attack
’ from wasps and hornets due to the
warm weather we experienced in the summer. The searingly hot weather provided
the perfect breeding ground for wasps, as it supplied an ample stock of
fermenting fruit for them to feed on. During this period, there was a marked
increase in the number of German Yellowjacket wasps, which are said to be more
aggressive and give a more painful sting than common wasps. With this in mind,
it’s even more important for homeowners to be wary of their home pest control.
If you discover a wasp nest in your home, it’s vital to have wasp nest
treatment services performed by professional pest controllers.
Although
wasps rarely kill, they can in extreme circumstances. Even if wasp attacks are
not lethal, they can be very painful and cause health complications for many
people. If you have found a wasp nest and require wasp nest treatment services,
we’ve provided an ultimate guide on the process and why it’s so important. Read
on to find out more!
Everything You Need To Know About Wasp Nest
Treatment
Firstly, What is a Wasp Nest and How To
Identify One
A mature
wasps nest during the summer months can contain thousands of wasps. If you’ve
noticed an extraordinary number of wasps in your garden, you will likely have a
wasp nest nearby. This means that you must know the signs to look out for before
you can call in the experts for wasp nest treatment and other pest control
services. It’s important to note that you should never attempt to remove a wasp
nest yourself or do anything that would unintentionally disturb it.
Wasps create
their nests from wood pulp and saliva and usually construct them in areas which
are protected but have easy access to the outside. If you see a papery
spherical structure located in a roof cavity, birdbox or garden shed, this is
likely a wasp nest. One of the best ways to identify whether you have a wasp
nest to have treated is to try and follow the flight path of wasps as they go
around your garden. This should lead you to the area where the nest has been
built.
The Wasp Nest Treatment Process
If you have
successfully identified a wasp nest, it’s essential to contact the
professionals for local wasp nest removal services. Attempting to tackle this
yourself can lead to injury and lots of stings! From there, the home pest
control providers will be able to supply the appropriate wasp nest treatment
process for your home.
Pest control
experts will visit your home and assess the size and location of the wasp nest
you are dealing with as a first step. The pest control service providers will
first identify the entrance of the nest. Often the main body of the nest can be
hidden from view, with only the entrance visible. Once that has been properly
identified by the professionals, they will administer a commercial insecticide
which is not available at your local DIY shop. Often using a powder named
‘Ficam D’, the insecticide is pumped into the entrance of the nest.
The
administration of this dust means that each wasp will carry it with them when
they return to the nest from their food-gathering duties. This means that the
insecticide will spread quickly around the entire colony. The greater the
number of wasps enter the nest, the quicker the dust will spread around the
entire nest and kill all of the wasps. Within a few hours, or by the end of the
day, all of the wasps in the nest will likely be dead and the nest can be
removed safely and securely.
Quick Knockdown Wasp Nest Treatment
‘Quick
knockdown’ wasp nest treatments are another type of pest control service.
Instead of an insecticide dust product, this type of pest control instead
utilises a foam which acts more quickly than insecticide dust. This quick
knockdown type of wasp nest treatment is usually saved for occasions when the
nest needs to be removed quickly for safety reasons. Once applied, the foam
kills the nest immediately. However, a drawback of this method is that the
wasps that remain outside of the nest at the time of the foam administration
are not killed. As well as this, the nest must be completely visible for the
method to work effectively.
The Importance of Working With Professional
Pest Control Companies
If you have
noticed that there is a wasp nest in your property or garden that needs
attention, you mustn’t attempt to tackle the problem yourself. ‘Starter nests’
can sometimes be tackled on your own in spring, however, if you are finding
nests in the height of summer, they will likely be too dangerous to tackle
yourself. Depending on the size, type and location of the wasp nest, it may
require a different wasp nest treatment. Simply hitting it, attempting to set
it on fire or block the entrance will not work. In fact, all of these DIY
methods will make the situation far worse.
With that in
mind, working with local experts who are well-versed in the types of wasps
which are native to the area is always your best bet. These experts can provide
the range of pest control services to ensure that the wasps in the nest are all
exterminated and that the nest can be removed carefully and safely. Especially
if you have little children in the home or someone who might be allergic, a few
stings can be an agonising experience. By working with experts, you can get
your home back to being safe and secure as soon as possible and protect those
in your family who need it most. The wasp nest treatment process isn’t
complicated to those who know what they’re doing, but mistakes can easily be
made by those who have little experience.
Are You Searching For Local Wasp Nest Removal
Services? Get in Touch With Mr Wasp Today!
Here at Mr
Wasp, we provide a wide range of pest control services for our clients across
South Wales. If you require wasp nest treatment or hornet exterminators for
your home pest control, look no further. We’re one of the best-renowned pest
control companies in the South Wales area and can help you when you’re in a tight
spot.
If you have
a wasp, bee or hornet infestation at your home, it’s vital to work with
professional pest control companies as soon as possible to help manage your
home pest control. We can provide quick, efficient and safe wasp nest treatment
and other pest control services. Our hornet exterminators are experts in their
field and employ a wide range of home pest control techniques to ensure that
the issue you face is dealt with in the best possible way. No matter the size
of your wasp or hornet infestation, our local wasp nest removal services are up
to the task. We’ve worked with countless clients to provide them with a safe
home.
To find out more about our pest control
services, don’t hesitate to
contact us
today. You can visit us at our Cardiff head
office at 114 King George V Dr N, Cardiff CF14 4EJ, call us on 029 2075 4796,
email us at mr.wasp@btconnect.com or visit one of our other offices in either
Bridgend, Barry, Newport, Chepstow, Pontypridd, Merthyr or Pontypool.
