Summer is finally here and with that welcomes the arrival of a visitor we don’t want…Wasps! We’re here to help you do everything we can to make sure they don’t spoil your summer.
Getting rid of wasp nests seems like a simple job, but it’s anything but. Wasps will swarm and sting. At best, these stings can be painful, but sadly, they can be fatal in some cases.
We’ve got all the info you need to help you understand how to get rid of wasps. Or find out more about our process of treating wasps nests.
If you don’t think the wasp nest is going to be a risk, you don’t have to get rid of wasps, they can be very beneficial to our gardens they feed their grubs or caterpillars and other insects, reducing these pest populations.
But if you are concerned call us today on 07498 222657 to see how to get rid of wasps.
Get rid of wasps – can you remove a wasp nest yourself?
We’d highly recommend that you don’t attempt to remove or treat a wasp nest yourself. There are many DIY nest removal guides and products online. These may seem cheaper and more convenient, but they are unsafe and often ineffective.
Wasps are very aggressive and more so if they feel intimidated. Wasps will usually only attack if they feel threatened. When they do the wasp in distress emits a pheromone that sends nearby colony members into a defensive, stinging frenzy. So, you want to avoid trying to get rid of wasps yourself and call in the experts.
How does a wasps nest start?
A wasp nest is started by the queen around the springtime. She uses the saliva in her mouth to break down her mouthful of wood fibres until they create a soft pulp. She then flies her mouthful of paper pulp to her chosen building site to begin construction of the nest. Worker wasps help to create the soft paper pulp into multiple hexagonal cells. This is where the queen will lay her egg, which hatches into larvae in around 5 to 8 days. The larvae stage lasts around 12 to 25 days before they become pupae for about 3 to 5 days. Then wasp will live for a few weeks, or if they’re a queen up to a year.
Nests start small, about the size of a golf ball, if you notice one in your garden it’s best to treat this early with a professional treatment to avoid it growing and becoming a summer nuisance.
How to spot signs of wasp nests
If you’re seeing many wasps in and around your home or work, there’s probably a wasps’ nest forming. Wasp nests’ come in many different shapes and sizes, typically starting the size of a golf ball. The structure is truly amazing. And during the summer when they’re at their peak they can house up to 5,000 wasps. So really you want to spot the early signs to avoid these pests taking over your BBQs.
Hundreds of wasps produce this papery material to build out their nest. Every wasps’ nest is both unique and shares characteristics with other colonies of the same species.
Why should I get rid of wasps?
Wasp stings are particularly bad for the elderly, children, pets and people with allergies. If you’re worried about wasp activity around your home and family, you should get in touch today on 07498 222657.
Do I need to remove the wasp’s nest?
No, to get rid of wasps you don’t need to remove the nest. You do however need to treat. To reduce the risk of stings and the risk of ruining your summer you should arrange for a professional wasp nest treatment. We can help you with an effective solution that will get rid of wasps and keep you safe.
Get in touch today on 07498 222657 to see how to get rid of wasps.
How to tell if you have wasps or a swarm of Honey Bees?
Around this time of the year, it’s very common for Honey Bees to swarm, it’s a natural process, but unlike wasps who are aggressive and likely to sting, Honey Bees are capable of stinging, but they’re generally not aggressive and will not sting unless provoked. That’s why Bees should be left alone.
Wasps and Bees are often confused because they have a similar shapes. but wasps have distinct yellow/black bands around the abdomen whereas bees have a more non-descript light brown/yellow colour.
Getting rid of Honey Bees
To get rid of Honey Bees your best bet is to contact The British Beekeepers Association to find your local beekeeper. Bees are one of the most important pollinators, without the busy bee flying from different trees and plants we’d be in serious trouble. They’re a seriously important part of our ecosystem, pollinating the food we eat. So, if they aren’t causing you any harm they are best left alone, they will move on after some time. Find out more about the importance of Bees from the Woodland Trust website.