wasps nest help! (merged threads)

chem14346777

If you search this forum for "Wasp Nest" theres lots and lots of people who have had similar issues this summer, and some great tips from people who have done this themselves. Good luck!

mrs_baggins

Hi, i worked in pest control for a while so can offer the following advice. most councils do have a service but its generally chargeable unless its council property or you are on benefits.

If the nest was in the garden in a place thats not bothering you i would leave it. if its by a door or a hedge you have to pass close to then I would treat it.

if the nest is in the eaves there will always be one place where they go in/out of and its only this point you should treat but as its in the eaves there will be ladders involved and that could be a danger if you are not used to it. When our men called out they had protective gear (which they didnt always wear!) and it generally took about 5 minutes wich people were very miffed about paying a service for afterwards!

if you do treat it yourself you have some options. either get a spray - wasp nest destroyer- this generally has quite a forceful jet which you can spray accurately from a safer ditance. you can also treat it with antpowder. The point you are treating is the point they go in/out of. What happens is that every time the wasps go in and out they get some of this on theitr bodies and they die. Its not an instant thing and sometimes it takes a few days. It is best done late at night after the risk of them swarming about is over. cover your arms and if you can wear goggle/glasses from the spray.the nest itself is not destroyed but only the wasps in it. the nest can be left as it will not be used again and will eventually decompose. hope this info helps

amboy

marnstars wrote:

You were stung mate!

Sorry Shift key was not working, Meant £50

Bennifred

Well, much to OH's disgust I have wimped out and called in the Environmental Health wasp destroyers (£38 payable in advance!) to sort a nest in the house wall - it's too high to reach easily and seems to be getting busier by the day. They're coming on Tuesday to do the deed (gulp!)