Wasp Nest Treatments
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Every year, when summertime rolls around, people seize the opportunity to enjoy the warm weather in their gardens. However, it’s common for this period of relaxation to, quite annoyingly, be disrupted by wasps. This is because summer marks the perfect time for these pesky insects to breed, owing to the abundance of fruit that’s available for them to feed on.
In the UK, there are two main wasp species you’ll often come across. Namely, the Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris), and the German wasp (Vespula germanica). The former are found either nesting in man-made structures, the ground, or bushes, whereas, the latter will normally confine their nests to the ground and bushes. Wherever the Queen chooses to build the nest, they’re generally located in close proximity to us.
While bees are relatively more inhibited, given that they are only able to sting you once, wasps can carry out multitudes of stings when protecting their nest and young. As well as this, if a single wasp perceives you as a threat, then they’ll emit a pheromone in their distress which spreads throughout the colony, ultimately bringing about a collective frenzy. Consequently, we don’t advise that you attempt to solve such a problem on your own, but rather hire a professional to carefully implement a wasp nest treatment.
How to Identify a Wasp Nest
So, how do you determine if you have a wasp nest on, or around, your property? This matter isn’t always so straightforward as it may initially appear, primarily because wasp nests aren’t always immediately visible. Indeed, wasps tend to create their nests in areas which are fairly sheltered. Spaces in roofs, sheds, wall cavities, and, of course, shrubs, are all places where wasp nests are usually found.
As for their outward appearance, wasp nests are made of chewed-up wood pulp and saliva, giving their constructions a papery texture not unlike paper mache. The shape of wasp nests vary between the specific type of wasp that has built it. Although, in general, wasp nests have a single opening and bear a somewhat spherical form.
At the height of summer, these remarkable nests can contain thousands of the insects. And so, if you spot many wasps around your property there is likely to be a nest nearby. Further still, if you can navigate their flight path, you can discern where exactly the nest is situated. It is usually fairly obvious when nests are well developed and many wasps will be seen flying to and from a single location.
Are Wasps Dangerous?
The presence of wasps alone isn’t particularly dangerous, for that they only attack if they feel threatened, but the margins for this being the case aren’t entirely clear. For instance, simply inadvertently passing by a nest might be enough to warrant aggression, meaning you inevitably get stung.
The sting itself, despite being very painful, will extremely rarely result in death where the majority of people are concerned. Having said this, if it turns out that you’re allergic to a wasp’s sting, then it can cause anaphylactic shock. Anaphylaxis manifests as severe, and even fatal, swelling. Followingly, the possibly dangerous health complications make expert wasp nest treatment services necessary.
Can I Remove a Wasp Nest Myself?
There’s a vast array of products on the market which are designed to kill wasps, and this leads a lot of people to believe that they can deal with a nest issue themselves. Yet, though these DIY solutions exist, it should be categorically stated that you should never try to remove a wasp nest yourself.
Wasp nest removals demand a cautioned approach if they’re to be done properly. In essence, getting rid of a wasp nest requires you to have received specialist training, as well as access to purpose-built personal protective equipment (PPE) and licensed insecticides. If you do try to remove a wasp nest yourself with a cheap product you purchased from a supermarket, you run a high risk of injury with no guarantee the nest will be destroyed. The implied risk to your health & safety here really isn’t worth what you pay by leaving it to the experts.
How to Get Rid of a Wasp Nest
Getting rid of a wasp nest constitutes a defined process, as opposed to a simple operation. Firstly, a pest control provider will undertake a survey of the environment if you have not been able to accurately confirm its location beforehand. Subsequently, the expert will thoroughly assess the size of the wasp nest, alongside where the opening is found, before deciding on the appropriate treatment.
Gauging the entrance of a wasp nest is important because it’s not uncommon for the main body to be out of sight. After detecting this part of the structure, a professional will then inject an insecticide accordingly. The certain insecticide selected for use refers to a powder which has a high grade of strength that can only be acquired from a commercial vendor. Once the powder has been administered, it will then spread so as to eventually pervade the whole colony, including those wasps which return to the nest after the fact. Over the course of several hours, the wasps will have passed, where the nest can then be safely removed.
Local Wasp Control Professionals in the North East
If you’re in need of a team of local wasp control professionals, then we at Greenway IPM can provide the service you’re after. Our qualified experts have years of relevant experience and a firm sense of familiarity with the North East of England. This has allowed us to develop wasp nest treatments suitably-tailored to those species native to the applicable areas, consisting of Newcastle, Gateshead, Washington, South Shields, North Shields, and Sunderland.
Our National Pest Technician Association (NPTA) certified technicians never fail to account for the environment when carrying out a job, and so always have the most eco-friendly practices in mind, all while maintaining a competitive low cost. Fundamentally, we believe that your health doesn’t have to come at the expense of the planet. Moreover, to conclude our wasp nest treatment, we’ll leave you with preventative advice so that you can successfully avoid further wasp appearances in the future.
For more information, you can either contact us directly, get a quote, call us at 0191 406 2400 (no charge), or send us an email at info@greenwayipm.co.uk and we’ll give you the details on our cost-effective and environmentally conscious wasp nest treatments.
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