Published 2024-06-15
How To Get Rid Of A Wasp Nest
How to recognise an active wasp nest, why treating one yourself is risky, and how a professional nest treatment works.
Identifying a Wasp Nest
Wasp nests are typically constructed from chewed wood pulp and saliva, giving them a distinct papery grey appearance. They are often found in sheltered access points such as loft spaces, wall cavities, roof eaves, and outdoor sheds. If you notice a constant stream of wasps entering and exiting a specific hole in your roofline or brickwork, especially during summer months, there is highly likely a mature nest hidden behind it.
The Dangers of DIY Wasp Removal
Applying standard chemical sprays or attempting to physically knock down a nest forces the colony into maximum defence mode. Wasps will instantly swarm and can sting repeatedly, which may trigger severe anaphylactic reactions. Blocking the entrance hole is also extremely dangerous, as the wasps will become trapped and chew through the interior walls of your property to escape into your living areas.
Need Professional Wasps Help?
If you are dealing with wasps, do not wait for the problem to get worse. GEM Services, a BPCA member company, treats them across Kent and East Sussex.
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Professional Eradication Process
As a BPCA member company, we apply a professional insecticide directly into the nest entrance, and returning wasps carry it deep inside the colony. How long that takes depends on the nest, and some nests need more than one visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I block the entrance to the wasp nest?+
No. Never block the entry point. The wasps will frantically chew through plasterboard or wood to find a new exit, often breaking straight into your bedroom or bathroom.
Q: Do you remove the empty nest after treatment?+
Once the colony is dead the nest is inactive, and wasps do not reuse an old nest. We can remove it where it is physically accessible. Where it is not, leaving it in place is normally the right call, and we will tell you if we think yours is an exception.
Need Professional Wasps Help?
If you are dealing with wasps, do not wait for the problem to get worse. GEM Services, a BPCA member company, treats them across Kent and East Sussex.
Wasps near you: