How Long Does Professional Wasp Nest Treatment Take in Wollaston?
Sometimes one nest turns out to be two, and it helps to know how that changes the visit, the timing and the cost.
When one becomes two
It is not unusual to find a second nest once the first has been located. Wasps may build in several places on a large property, particularly where there is a garden, outbuildings and a roof. A shed, a bush and an eave might each hold a nest, or two nests might sit close together in a wall.
If you suspect more than one, say so when you ring. It does not complicate the booking, and it allows the technician to plan the visit. In Wollaston, as everywhere, mentioning it early is the most efficient approach.
It is natural to feel disheartened when one problem turns into two. Try to see it as useful information instead: now you know about both, you can deal with both in one go and then stop worrying.
How the cost works
The first nest is a fixed £80 per nest, with one visit guaranteed. A second nest on your premises is priced at £40 extra. No extra is charged for call-out, for where the nest is or for the time of the visit. This applies for homes and for commercial premises.
So a property with two nests costs £80 plus £40 extra, treated in the same visit. You do not pay a second call-out, because there is none. That makes it worth treating both at once rather than waiting to see whether the second nest is real.
If you are unsure whether you have found a second nest or a second entrance to the first, describe what you see and let the technician judge. They can tell the difference on arrival, and you will only be asked to pay for a second nest if there really is one.
How the timing changes
Treating two nests takes a little longer than treating one, but the visit is still usually quite short. The technician will handle them in sequence, and will tell you how each is likely to settle. The settling period after the visit is the same: returning wasps are affected over the first hours, and activity usually fades over a day or two.
If the nests are far apart on the property, you may see the patterns of activity in two places. Treat each one as you would a single nest, staying clear of both areas and watching from a distance.
Large properties, farms and commercial sites are more likely to have several nests, since there are more sheltered places for them to start. A walk around in spring, looking for wasps going in and out of the same gap, is the best way of finding them early.
Remember too that treating two nests in one go is easier for you. You deal with one booking, one visit and one set of instructions, and you need only one settling period to wait through. If a second nest appears days later, the process is repeated, so it pays to look around properly at the start.
Spotting a second nest
A second nest often reveals itself through its own traffic.
- Wasps entering a gap in a different part of the roof, wall or garden.
- A second line of flying wasps, separate from the first.
- Wasps appearing in a room that is not below the first nest.
- A nest in a shed, a hedge or a hole in the ground in addition to the one in the building.
- Continued activity after a visit, with the traffic going somewhere new.
If you see a second line of traffic after the first nest has been treated, ring us and describe it. The first nest is covered by the guarantee, and the second is an additional nest.
One more practical point is the order of the visit. If the nests are in different places, the technician will usually start with the one that is most accessible or most urgent. Let them know if one is closer to a door, a window or a play area, and they can take that into account.
Afterwards, ask them to point out both locations so you remember where to keep clear.
Planning the day with two nests
Two nests mean two places to keep away from, and it helps to plan the day with both in mind. Mark them in your head, or on a rough sketch, and tell everyone in the household where each one is. This stops people avoiding one nest and wandering into the other.
If the nests are in different areas, such as the roof and the garden, think about which parts of the property are safe in the meantime. You might use the front of the house and keep the back closed, or the other way round.
When the technician has finished, ask for an explanation of both. Find out how each is likely to settle, and whether they are expected to fade at the same rate. It is entirely possible that one nest settles faster than the other, depending on its size and position.
Keep the booking details handy. If you need to ring about either nest, you can refer to the visit and describe which one concerns you.
Booking
Wasp Exterminator Shropshire serves domestic and commercial customers around Wollaston, seven days a week, with same-day service offered. The technicians are fully insured and qualified, and the treatment is safe and effective.
Get in touch on 07916 322 280 or through the online form to set up a visit. Evening and weekend appointments are on offer, and out-of-hours emergencies can be raised through the form.
If anyone at home is allergic to wasp stings, tell us when you book so that the booking can be prioritised. And ask the technician whether the empty nests can be taken down once the wasps have gone.
Wasps on your property in Wollaston?
Fixed price £80 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.