Advice
How to Tell If You Have a Wasp Nest at Your Property
A wasp nest is often hidden in a loft, wall or shed, so knowing the early signs helps you act calmly before the colony grows.
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Wasp nest treatment, fixed price
We confirm the price with you before any work starts. It can depend on where the nest is and how easy it is to reach. Call 01392 590 140 or send an enquiry.
Please do not try to knock it down, block it or spray it. Wasps defend the nest hard and a blocked entrance often pushes them into the house. Keep children and pets away from the area. Call us with a short description of where the wasps are going and how high it is.
High street buildings and older roofs
The older high street in Crediton has buildings with long roof runs, chimneys, upper rooms and yards behind. A nest can be hidden under tiles or in a void that nobody has opened for years. Shops, cafes and flats above them may all be affected, so the sooner we know the better. Keep a note of how high and in what direction the wasps are flying, as it saves time when you ring.
Typical signs are wasps entering a gap in brickwork or the eaves, a buzzing noise in a wall, or wasps found dead on a windowsill. If a nest is on a high gable or over a pavement, tell us when you call so we can plan the safest way to reach it. Please do not climb up to take a photo; a clear description from the ground is enough for us to go on.
Housing, gardens and the Creedy valley
Newer housing in Crediton gives wasps boxed eaves, loft vents and cavity walls, while the farmland and valley around the town offer hedges, trees and banks. Gardens with compost, fruit trees and open bins draw wasps in once the weather turns, so it helps to separate feeding wasps from a nest. Nests near a pavement or a shared yard are a risk to passers-by, so mention anything like that when you phone.
A nest in a bush or tree may not need removing if it is a long way from people, but one near a path, washing line or play area should be treated. Give us the details and we will say honestly what we think is worth doing. If it is not clear whether it is a nest, we are happy to talk it through and give a straight answer.
Treatment and next steps
The technician treats the nest with a professional product and the colony dies back. We can talk you through clearing the old nest and sealing the entrance hole, which may stop a queen choosing the same spot again. While you wait, keep windows closed near the nest and cover food and drink outside. We also cover Cullompton and Okehampton, so as well as Crediton and the EX17 area, we can reach the villages around.
Frequently asked questions
Will treating the nest stop wasps in my Crediton garden altogether?
No. Treatment deals with the nest it targets, but other colonies nearby may still send wasps over. Covering food and drink, keeping bins closed and clearing fallen fruit will keep numbers down in your garden. We will help you plan.
Is it all right to leave a nest in a wall if it is quiet?
A quiet nest may still be active, and the colony can grow without warning. If you can see wasps entering a gap, it is active. We would suggest having it treated rather than waiting to see what happens. Please do not wait until the colony is bigger.
Do you treat wasp nests in flats above shops?
Yes, we attend flats and commercial premises. Let us know who has access to the roof, loft or yard, and where the wasps are heading, and we will arrange the visit with the right equipment. We will confirm access when you ring.