Wasps nest found on property we're buying - is seller responsible for sorting?

Mistral001

I would have thought that it is the same as insect infestation such as woodworm. You could ask for a price reduction, but the vendor can refuse to reduce the price if they want. As others have said, if that is your only worry, you have no worries.

PS. Woodworm can affect the structural integrity of timbers so a wasps nest might be a little bit different, but certainly no worse in my view
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AdrianC

Mistral001 wrote: »

I would have thought that it is the same as insect infestation such as woodworm. You could ask for a price reduction, but the vendor can refuse to reduce the price if they want. As others have said, if that is your only worry, you have no worries.

PS. Woodworm can affect the structural integrity of timbers so a wasps nest might be a little bit different, but certainly no worse in my view
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Here's a thought...

Woodworm live IN wood, and eat it.
Wasps live in a nest, that's sometimes attached to wood.

Now, which of those do you think has actual long-term implications for the structure of the building?
a. Neither.
b. Woodworm eating the wood.
c. Wasps building nests next to the wood.
d. Both.

Take your time...

Hoploz

KingS6 wrote: »

How about one of those dummy nests? The wasps will think there is a rival colony on the scene.

I have actually used these this year, due to having had a very busy nest just near where we sit on the patio last year, I thought I'd give it a whirl when I saw a twin pack for a tenner.

Don't want to jinx it, August being the worst month usually, and it could be just coincidence, but so far we've seen no sign of a nest in the area.

cr1mson

We usually have a wasp nest every year but never in same place! We have had them eliminated £40 by local council when the wasps started coming in the house, but only then. My Mum has a life threatening allergy to wasp stings and whilst I am fine we have no idea how children would be.

another_casualty

Being petrified off wasps (and as someone who had a nest.in a previous property) , I say get rid, now! Nothing wrong in asking the sellers to do,it.
If I was selling, I would ensure it is done to speed up the sale of the house.
Also , good karma.

Apart from the band, what is the purpose of wasps? All they do is sting , and annoy . If you have a sweet drink , they buzz around in an intimidating and violent manner .They really bug me .

Mojisola

another_casualty wrote: »

what is the purpose of wasps?

Pest control in the garden.

Grenage

another_casualty wrote: »

Apart from the band, what is the purpose of wasps? All they do is sting , and annoy . If you have a sweet drink , they buzz around in an intimidating and violent manner .They really bug me .

What's the point of humans?

G_M

another_casualty wrote: »

Apart from the band, what is the purpose of wasps? All they do is sting , and annoy . If you have a sweet drink , they buzz around in an intimidating and violent manner .They really bug me .

No. Just like bees they do an essential job pollinating flowers!

As well as pest control as pointed out above.

Some wasps are also responsible for maintaining wild yeast (in their stomachs) which are essential in the wild.