How to Get Rid of Wasps | Wasp Control & Nest Removal Tips

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Wasps can be a problem towards the end of summer when their nests are at their largest and they become particularly aggressive. Wasps can attack in large numbers when they feel disturbed or threatened and are able to sting repeatedly ? this is particularly dangerous for those allergic to their venom. Here are some tips on how to deal with a wasp problem in your home or garden.

How to Get Rid of Wasps

Worker wasps, which leave the nest for long periods of time to forage, are typically between 10-15mm long while a queen is larger, at around 20mm. Queens hibernate over winter but then venture out to make nests out of scrapings of wood and saliva in which to lay eggs ? at their largest one nest can produce around 30,000 wasps! Typical locations for wasp nests include:

• Roof spaces
• Lofts
• Sheds
• Wall cavities
• Trees
• Bird boxes
• Garages
• Holes in the ground

How to Get Rid of Wasp Nests

If you spot a lot of wasps around your home or garden then there?s probably a nest close by. It?s a good idea to watch where the wasps are going to try to locate your nest. Upon locating a wasp nest, some people do attempt to remove it themselves using a domestic spray or powder. Dealing with wasps? nests yourself can be extremely dangerous, only attempt this if the nest is small and not in an awkward position ? never try to get rid of a nest you have to access via a ladder and definitely never try this if you are allergic to wasp venom.

Pest control, wasps ? it?s always safer to get a pest control professional for wasp nest control; they will have the protective clothing and expertise to deal with nests and will know which insecticides to use.

Wasp Nest Removal Cost

The cost of getting a wasp nest professionally removed will vary depending on where you live, who you hire, how big the nest is and where it?s located. Prices for wasp removal will also depend on whether you hire a private pest control service or use a local council service:

• Private wasp control costs around ?55 to treat one nest and around ?15 for subsequent nests (based on prices from QuicKil)
• Council wasp nest removal costs around ?30 to ?50, depending on where you live: Camden council charge ?65 to ?70.

Councils will often subsidise wasp removal costs for those on benefits or those who live in council homes; for instance, Ealing council give a 50% discount for all pest control services in these cases. Always get at least three quotes for the work and make sure that your pest control company is qualified, insured and can provide good references.

How to Get Rid of Wasps in the House

During summer you may get the odd wasp in your home looking for sweet foods, in which case there are some simple ways to get rid of them:

• Keep your windows and doors closed ? this can be difficult in the height of summer, so if wasps frequently enter your home, consider installing window screens
• Trap and bait wasps ? fill a jam jar or half a plastic bottle with some bait; jam and water works well. Place some paper over the top with small holes in for the wasps to enter; once they?re in they?ll ?get trapped in the bait and drown
• Use a spray ? individual wasps can be killed with a wasp spray
• Keep your bins covered ? so that you don?t attract wasps, the same goes for covering food and drinks
• Look after fruit trees ? if you have fruit trees in your garden, make sure that you pick ripe fruit regularly and clear up any that have fallen

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