Wasp Nest Removal for Landlords and Rental Properties in Rednal
A property standing empty between tenants can hide a growing nest for weeks, so a quick check and a single fixed-price visit protect the next occupants.
The risk of an empty house
A vacant rental is a quiet place, and quiet is exactly what a queen wasp is looking for. With nobody opening doors, using the garden or running the heating, a nest can start and grow unnoticed for weeks. The first anyone knows may be a cleaner finding wasps at a window, or a prospective tenant being stung on a viewing.
For landlords with rental homes around Rednal, a village in north Shropshire, the void period is the time to look carefully, because nobody else is looking for you.
A void-period inspection
Visit the property between tenancies with a short checklist in mind. Do the outside first, from a distance, in daylight, on a warm day if possible.
- Walk round the building looking at eaves, fascias, soffits and the gable ends.
- Check the shed, garage or any outbuilding from the doorway before entering.
- Look at hedges and trees close to the house.
- Scan the lawn and any banks for small holes with insects flying in and out.
- Inside, check window sills for dead wasps and listen near the loft hatch.
If you see steady traffic at one spot, stop and book. Do not go closer to check.
Think about what else a void period gives you. With nobody living there, you can walk the whole property at leisure, and the garden is easy to inspect. Wasps often nest in places that tenants rarely visit, such as the back of a shed, the space under a decking board or a hedge at the far end. A thorough look now is worth far more than a quick glance after the new tenant has moved in.
Look at the building for the weak points that wasps exploit. Gaps beneath fascia boards, cracked mortar, missing air brick covers, holes where pipes pass through walls and loose roof tiles all invite a queen in spring. Make a list of anything you find and arrange repairs at a suitable time, once you are certain no wasps are active in or behind them. Sealing a gap with a colony still inside only pushes the insects into the building.
Why you should not wait for the new tenants
It is tempting to put off the job and let the new tenant raise it later. That is a poor start to a tenancy. A family moving in at the height of summer, with a nest by the back door, will have a difficult first week, and you will face a stressful call about something you could have fixed while the house was empty.
An empty property is also the easiest to treat. There are no residents to keep away from the area, no pets to move and no awkward timing. The technician can reach the nest, treat it, and leave, and you can confirm the result before anyone arrives.
It is also worth checking the property after any building work or clearance. Skips, scaffolding, stacked materials and cleared rooms all change how a building looks to a queen. A freshly cleared shed with a gap in the roof is an attractive site, and a nest can be under way within a few weeks.
If you are using cleaners, decorators or contractors during the void, tell them to report wasps and not to disturb anything. A decorator on a ladder at an eave is the one most likely to be stung. A short line in the job instructions, asking them to leave and call you if they see wasps at the roofline, is enough.
Access without a tenant
Because there is nobody in, you control the access. You can open the property yourself, leave a key safe code with the business, or arrange for an agent to be present. Tell the technician where the nest appears to be, how to reach the garden and whether any gates are locked.
Same-day service is offered, and the business is open seven days a week, with evening and weekend appointments, so you can often fit the visit into a viewing gap or a cleaning schedule.
A short follow-up note to the letting agent or incoming tenant is a good habit. It need only say that a nest was found and treated on a given date, and where, so everyone understands any repair work still outstanding.
Price and booking
A nest is treated for a fixed £80, and a second nest on the same property is £40. There is no call-out charge, and the price does not change with location or time of day. Visits are guaranteed as one visit, and the technicians are fully insured and qualified. Ring 07916 322 280 or use the form on the contact page.
If the property is managed by an agent, or the arrangements about pest treatment between void periods are set out in a management agreement, check what it says. This is a matter for your own paperwork, not for this guide.
Remember that a void does not always mean a long wait. If the next tenant is due within days, same-day service and evening appointments are particularly useful, and you may be able to complete treatment on the day before the keys are handed over. If the new tenant is already booked for a viewing, postpone it if wasps are visible near the entrance, and explain why.
Before the keys are handed over
Once the nest is treated, ask the technician whether the empty nest can be taken down, and note the answer. Check the entry gap and arrange repairs when you are sure nothing is still active. Add a line to the property file for next time. When the new tenant moves in, you can say honestly that a nest was found and dealt with, and give them the contact details for future sightings.
Wasps on your property in Rednal?
Fixed price £80 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.