Learn how to identify and remove a wasp nest safely in our comprehensive guide.
Active wasp nests in a property, hibernating queen wasps waking too early, and nuisance wasps where the nest cannot be found are all very common during warm weather
Do’s and Dont’s of wasp nest removal. What to do and what not to do! Call in the specialists at the best price for peace of mind. We are at our busienst during July and August.
Top tips from an expert pest controller on how to reduce the number of wasps in your garden.
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Wasps are commonly known for being a nuisance pest and in some cases can be a danger to human health and in some cases, it is necessary to destroy a wasp nest.
Treating a wasp nest can be a dangerous job. The wasps inside the nest will feel threatened which causes them to become aggressive. In turn the wasps will start to sting you to defend their nest, and this can result in multiple stings. Unlike bees, wasps can sting multiple times without dying so one wasp is capable of quite a few stings!
Not every wasp nest will need destroying so if it is well away from your property or in a rarely used space it might be best to just leave it alone. Once the summer is over wasps will abandon their nest and will not return to it the following year.
What To Expect from Professional Wasp Control?
To get rid of wasps it is not always necessary to remove the nest, but it will need to be treated.
In order to keep you and your family safe it is always recommended that you use a professional pest controller to treat or remove a wasp nest. A professional pest controller has the technical knowledge and access to a range of professional use insecticides which are not available to the public. They also have the appropriate protective equipment to avoid getting a nasty sting.
A pest controller will usually apply an insecticide near the entrance of the nest. The wasps then bring the chemical into the nest and after a couple of days the wasps will die from the pesticide.
Even if you think the wasp’s nest at your property is at an inaccessible height, professional pest controllers will have the tools to reach and treat the nest in the safest possible way.
You can ask your local pest controller to come and remove the nest after a few days, but this ca sometimes include an extra charge. Alternatively, you can wait until then end of autumn or early winter when there is no chance of any life being left inside and you can remove the nest yourself. If the wasp nest has been treated with pesticides, then it is recommended that you wear protective clothing and gloves.
DIY wasp control
Although an insect spray will quickly kill any wasps you hit in flight, the sheer number of wasps per-nest means this is probably a waste of time.
There are many DIY wasp nest removal guides online. They’re all very dangerous and not recommended by us.
When wasps feel threatened, they release a chemical to call for help from the rest of the nest. While being stung by one wasp isn’t normally dangerous, 30 or 40 stings could kill you.
DIY products can be effective for dealing with small nests in the early Spring, however they’re unlikely to help with a large, established nest. Professional pest controllers have access to professional use products.
NEVER attempt to deal with a wasps’ nest if you think you might be allergic to stings.
If you need help getting rid of wasps at your property then contact Anglo Scottish Pest Control today – 0131 452 8228
If you notice a large number of wasps that seem to be concentrated in one particular area, then it is likely that there is a wasp nest nearby. Unlike bees, wasps are an unwelcome pest in any garden or home, this tends to be because they can be much more aggressive than bees and when they attack and they are able to sting multiple times. Wasps won’t hesitate to attack anything they consider to be a threat to their nest. Although wasps don’t usually go around stinging humans unprovoked, when the nest becomes overcrowded, and the summer temperatures start to rise the wasps can become agitated and start to sting with little or no provocation.
Wasps are the sort of pests that nobody likes, despite them being somewhat useful insects around the garden by eating other flies and insects. Many people fear wasps especially those that might be allergic to them. If you ever find yourself being stung by a wasp and you haven’t been stung in the past you […]
Wasps are a pest that can bother you especially in late summer. We specialise in wasp nest removal in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.
Large wasp
There are a few things you can do to minimise the risk of having lots of wasps flying around in your garden or near your house.
Try to avoid these simple mistakes
Make sure you rinse all your empty juice and beer bottles and other food packaging before you put them in your bin. Also make sure to have a tight-fitting lid and regularly clean your wheelie bin out. Avoid planting lots of flowers in your garden as they’re a definite wasp-magnet.
If wasps are still bothering you, you can easily make your own wasp trap. Just remember to be careful when handling and emptying the traps, and if you have any doubts just get Anglo Scottish Pest Control to do it for you.