Wasps
Biology and behaviour
Queen wasps hibernate during the winter months and emerge in spring to begin building a nest. Queens lay eggs that hatch into sterile female workers. The workers take over the nest building and food collection while the queen continues egg laying. In spring and early summer the workers collect mainly insects to feed the growing larvae. Towards the end of summer, some eggs develop into fertile male wasps called Drones and fertile females which become next years Queens. At the end of the summer, the queens go into hibernation and the colony dissolves.
Description
- Distinctive yellow and black bands
- Two pairs of wings
- Noticeable waist gap
- Sting carried in base of abdomen
Signs you may have a nest
Generally the most noticeable sign is workers leaving and returning to the nest during the summer months.
You may also get increased numbers of wasps in the house.
Prevention
Wasps will nest in almost any location. It's best to seal any obvious holes in walls and where possible around the roof.
Book a pest control appointment
We offer a chargeable service of £95.00 (or £48.00 - a concession for certain benefits) to treat wasps. Before you book, please be aware:
- We will not be able to treat a wasp nest if the nest is in a neighbouring property
- We will not be able to treat the nest if it is bees upon inspection
- You will not be eligible for a refund if you have booked a wasp treatment that turns out to be bees.
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