Wasps

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Why do we control wasps? 
Wasps can be very aggressive pests and are known for their nasty stings and sometimes unprovoked attacks. However wasp will usually attack if they feel threatened. 
The problem is a that a distressed wasps will then emit a pheromone that calls for back up and sends them into a defensive stinging frenzy. 
Wasp stings can be very painful and potentially fatal if you are sensitive to wasp stings. This will result in anaphylaxis, a allergic reaction from the wasp sting. 

Should we treat all wasp nests?
No we should not, wasps can be beneficial to gardens to gardens because they feed their grubs on insects such as caterpillars. 
We recommend only treating wasps if they pose a risk to public health and safety. 
Wasps are likely to make their nests in sheltered spots. You’re likely to find wasps’ nests:
Under trees, In bushes, In wall cavies, Under eaves, In your shed or garage.
Wasps are attracted to food, so simple things like keeping bin lids shut and not bringing sweet items of food to picnics can prevent wasps. 

Helpful wasp information. 

The lifecycle of wasps
The queen wakes up from winter hibernation in early spring. She finds a sheltered place to establish her nest where she starts to lay her eggs. 
After round 30 days her first lot of female workers emerge. The workers takeover her jobs of foraging, nest building and take over looking after the grubs. While the queen becomes an egg laying machine, at times laying 300 eggs a day. 
The colony grows and grows over the next couple of months and potentially growing to around 8,000 wasps in a single nest depending on the species. Once the colony is big enough the queen will switch to laying male wasps and female wasps that will become next year’s queens. 
The new queen wasps starts to leave the nest and mate with male wasps then hibernate overwinter. After this point the nest starts to decline and foraging starts to get more erratic for worker wasps and this is when they start to bother you. 

  • What to do if you find a wasp nest?

    If you find a wasp nest, it is best to leave it alone and avoid disturbing it. 

    Wasps can become aggressive if they feel threatened, wasps can sting multiple times and their sting can be dangerous to people who are allgeric. It is would be recommended to remove a wasps nest by a professional where people frequently pass by.


  • Will wasp nests go away on their own?

    Wasps nest do not go away on their own. The nest will grow throught the summer months. If left alone it can become quite large, and become a great riks to people who come into contact with it. The wasps nest will eventually die out onces during authum. 

  • Do I need to worry about a wasp nest?

    Wasps can be very aggressive and their stings are painful, and in some cases dangerous. Do not attempt to remove the nest yourself as this can be very dangerous and will cause them to attack. Wasps will become more aggressive at the end of summer, where they basically become jobless. 

  • Should I get rid of a wasp nest in my house?

    Yes, it is important to get rid of a wasp nest in your house. Wasps can be very aggressive, and their stings are painful. Wasps will attack when provoked. Wasps will get attracted to your sugary drinks and foods. A profession pest control service and remove the nest safely and effectively. 

  • Should I ignore a wasp nest?

    It is not recommend to ignore a wasp nest in your house, If left untreated, wasp will countine to grow in side and increase the risk of getting stung. It is best to contact a profession pest control service. We will be able to safely and effectively remove the nest. 

  • Will wasps come back if you destroy their nest?

    Once a wasp nest has been destroyed, it is impossible for the wasp colony to start a new nest. Only a queen wasp is able to initate the building process. Once a queen sets up a nest and has her first lot of worker wasps, she becomes a stay at home egg laying machine. However, A new queen wasp can build a nest in same area, espically if attractive location. 

  • Will an old wasp nest deter other wasps?

    Yes, an old wasp nest can discourage other wasps from building their nest in the same spot. Wasps are territorial creatures and may avoid areas where another colony has previously set up a nest. However, some wasps may still build their nest regardless of the presence of an old or active nest.

  • Does killing a wasp attract other wasps?

    It is true that killing a wasp can attract other wasps. When a wasp is killed, it releases a pheromone that signals danger to other wasps in the vicinity. This signal can cause nearby wasps to become aggressive and attack. It is best to avoid killing wasps whenever possible to prevent unnecessary danger.

  • What is the best time to spray a wasp nest?

    If you going to treat wasps yourself, the best time to spray a wasp nest is at night when wasps are less active and inside their nest. Do not stand to close to the nest and wear protective clothing. 

  • Can I just block a wasps nest?

    You should never block a wasp nest. Once a entry point has been blocked up, wasp will chew through plasterboard, wood and other materials to make a new entry point and can make the situation 10x worse. 

  • What damage can a wasp's nest do?

    If a wasp's nest is built inside the walls or loft of your home, it can cause damage to the structure. As the nest grows, worker wasps will chew through plasterboards and wood, creating more space for the nest to expand. This can lead to large areas of damage.

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