Found a Wasp Nest in Your Loft in Burton? Here's What to Do
Finding one nest in the roof space is a good reason to look at the rest of the property, and knowing how an extra nest is priced removes any worry about the cost.
Why one nest can mean two
Queens choose their sites independently, and there is nothing to stop two of them settling on the same property. A long roofline, an outbuilding and a garage all offer sheltered spots, and a house with one nest in the loft may also have a smaller one tucked in an eaves gap or garden wall.
This is not unusual, and it is not a sign that anything is wrong with your home. It is simply the way the season works out in places where wasps find suitable sites.
A calm check once the first nest has been treated is a sensible precaution.
Nest sites are surprisingly varied. A wasp queen may choose a gap in an outbuilding wall, a hole in the ground under a hedge or a space within a tree, as well as the roof space. Wasps nest in gaps in eaves, walls, chimneys, trees, bushes and holes in the ground.
That variety is the reason a systematic look around the whole property is worth the time.
Signs of a second colony
Look for a flight path that does not match the first nest. If wasps were using a gap at the left-hand end of the roof and you now see a line at the right, you may be looking at another colony.
- Wasps entering a different part of the roof edge.
- Activity around a shed, garage or other outbuilding.
- A hole in the lawn or garden bank with wasps going in and out.
- A second area of buzzing in a different room.
- New wasps still arriving a few days after treatment, in numbers that seem too high.
Do not go close. A careful look from a distance is all that is needed.
The difficulty is telling the difference between wasps flying to and from one nest and wasps travelling to a second. Time yourself for ten minutes and count the wasps leaving each spot. A clear difference in numbers or direction suggests separate nests.
Never stand directly in the flight path, and keep children and pets away while you watch.
The cost of an extra nest
The first nest on a property is a fixed £80 each. An additional nest on the same property is £40 each. There is no call-out charge, and nothing is added for the location of the nest or the time of day.
Because the price is fixed and published, there is no need to guess what a second nest will cost before you ring. You can also ask the business for a quote when you call, and booking is straightforward.
If the second nest is found at the same visit, it can be treated at once. If it appears later, call again and mention that it is an additional nest on the same property.
It can be tempting to wait until you are sure about a second nest before making any call. A short phone call costs nothing, and the business can advise whether what you describe sounds like another colony.
Telling the technician what you have seen
At booking, mention anything that suggests more than one nest. A list of the places you have seen wasps entering is more useful than a guess about the number of colonies.
On the day, walk the technician around the outside of the property, keeping a safe distance, and point out each place you have noticed activity. The technician will judge what is a nest and what is simply a few wasps passing through.
If you have a garden outbuilding, say so. The technician coming to your Burton property can then check it as part of the same visit.
Photographs taken from a safe distance, showing the roofline and any gaps that wasps are using, can save explanation on the phone. Do not zoom in by climbing closer.
Treatment, safety and booking
The technician is qualified and fully insured, and the work is safe and effective. One visit is guaranteed, and the business covers domestic and commercial properties.
Phone 07916 322 280, or use the online form on the contact page, to arrange the visit. Evening and weekend appointments are available alongside same-day service. If someone in the household is allergic to stings, mention it first so that the booking can be prioritised.
Keep the hatch closed, avoid blocking exit holes and do not spray or poke in the meantime.
Do not delay the call because you are not certain how many nests there are. The technician will assess the property when they arrive, and you can agree on what to treat once they have had a proper look.
A tidy shed, a closed garage door and clear access to the roofline are all small helps. Move anything that blocks the view of the eaves.
Remember that every nest is its own colony. Treating one does not affect the other, which is why each is dealt with separately.
Afterwards: keeping watch
For a week or so after treatment, keep an occasional eye on the roofline from the garden. A few wasps around the old entrance are normal. A new line of traffic somewhere else is worth a call.
Dead wasps can be swept up and bagged. Leave the loft alone for a few days, and ask the technician whether the empty nest can be taken down.
Next spring, a quick look at the roof edge in April, when wasps begin building, may spot a new queen early.
If you were bothered by wasps in the garden as well as in the loft, check bins, compost and fallen fruit, since these draw wasps in. They will not explain a nest, but they can make an already unpleasant situation worse.
Wasps on your property in Burton?
Fixed price £80 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.