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.
The aim is simple: the colony dies back, the area becomes safe to use again, and you know what to do about the leftover nest. We will also tell you honestly if it looks as though there is more than one nest on the property.
Outbuildings and farm buildings
Wasps are not fussy about where they build. On a rural property they use disused sheds, stables, workshops, log stores, cavity walls and the undersides of roof sheets and tiles. Many of these spaces are only visited now and then, so a nest can grow for weeks before anyone notices it is there at all. Larger roofs and open-sided buildings give them even more choice.
If you work around farm buildings near Longcombe, look and listen before you go in during summer. A constant flow of wasps at one point, a papery grey patch on a beam, or a low buzzing from inside a wall are all good reasons to stay out and call us instead of investigating up close. A short phone call now is far better than a sting later.
Nests in trees, hedges and the ground
Not every nest is in a building. Hedges, bushes, trees and even holes in banks or the ground can hold a colony, and these are easy to disturb while strimming, mowing or cutting back. Workers defend the nest quickly, so a ride-on mower or a hedge trimmer is the wrong way to find out where one is. Wearing thick clothing does not make it safe.
When we visit a garden or field edge in Longcombe we mark out a safe distance, treat the nest at its entrance and leave you with clear instructions on how long to stay away. Please do not pour anything down a hole or try to block it yourself, as that tends to send angry wasps off in other directions. We would rather you keep animals in and wait for us to finish.
Working from Longcombe towards Totnes
Longcombe is in the TQ9 postcode area, close to Totnes, and we also cover Newton Abbot and Dartmouth. Rural access can be a little more involved than a town house, so tell us about gates, tracks and exactly where the wasps are going, and we will agree a fixed price before starting the work. Photos of the area, if you can take them from a distance, are helpful.
Frequently asked questions
There are wasps going into the ground in my field near Longcombe. What should I do?
Stay away from the spot and keep animals and children clear. Ground nests are easily disturbed by mowers and footsteps. Do not block or flood the hole. Tell us roughly where it is and we will treat it safely. We will tell you how long to stay clear.
Do you treat wasp nests in barns and outbuildings?
Yes. Sheds, barns, stables and workshops are common places for nests. Tell us how high the nest is and whether we will need ladders or roof access, as that affects how the visit is set up before we agree a fixed price with you.
How can I tell wasps from bees before calling?
Wasps are slimmer, smooth and brightly striped, and build grey papery nests. Bumblebees are rounder and furry. If you are unsure, describe what you see or the nest to us and we will tell you whether treatment is the right step.