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Wasps can be beneficial in a garden as they will eat insect
pests. However, they can be
quite aggressive and will come out to investigate if you
get too close to their nest.
If you have a nest you may consider one of the following
three options:
- You can leave the nest alone if it is not really causing you a
problem. Wasps' nests will die off in the first frosts
of autumn and will never be re-colonised.
- If you feel confident, you can treat the nest yourself. If the
nest is in a hole, under tiles or in an air brick, a wasp nest
destroyer PUFFER PACK can be used. If the nest is hanging in a
hedge or garage and is clearly visible, a wasp nest destroyer
AEROSOL should be used. DO NOT USE A PUFFER PACK FOR A HANGING
NEST. These products are available from most hardware stores or
garden centres. Always follow the safety and
environmental instructions. Please note, where the nest is in
a roof space and bats are present or likely to be present, Natural England
must be consulted before any treatment is carried out.
- We can treat the nest for you -please call the Pest Control
Service in the first instance on 01935 462462.
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| Hornets are relatively rare and are usually only found in
southern England. They are banded in yellow and brown and slightly
larger than the common wasp. While not aggressive when encountered
far from the nest, they will vigorously defend the nest if
provoked. They have a painful sting and can cause anaphylactic
shock to persons with an allergy to wasp venom, a condition which
can be fatal.
Because the hornet is rare the nest should not be destroyed
unless absolutely necessary. We can treat the nest for you but
if you decide to treat the nest yourself special precautions
must be taken; your body must be completely covered, wear long
gauntlet style gloves and suitable headwear that covers the
face. Further advice will be available with the
poison used.
Please Note: Wasps and Hornets do not swarm. If you have a swarm
it will be bees -please refer to the Bees page for further advice.
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