Wasps will often look to make nests in shielded areas of our properties. On warmer days and later in the summer you may see a steady stream of wasps coming and going through a small gap this can be in the roof tiles, a fascia or even the brick work.

Usually from the outside The Exterminator Pest Control would use a wasp’s insecticide that is injected at high pressure into the heart of the nest. By the next morning the nest will be inactive. Wasps can be particularly irritating pests, but they can become aggressive and even dangerous. The most common of species in the UK are the German wasp and the Common wasp.

Wasp bodies have the characteristic black and yellow stripes around the abdomen. They can be quite large insects and measure approximately 14mm in length. Wasps and Hornets look very similar in colour, although the hornet is much larger in size.

Hornets and wasps can be aggressive and can string without provocation. Wasps become a nuisance to both businesses, householders and for those trying to enjoy the summer outdoors.

If a wasp nest is anywhere near where humans live, it becomes essential to have it treated. However, if the nest is in a rural location with little or no hazard to humans, The Exterminator Pest Control would advise leaving them alone.