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.
We treat wasp nests in Shaldon homes and holiday lets. The technician finds where the wasps are entering, treats the nest with a professional product and tells you plainly what to expect and what, if anything, to do afterwards.
Why older cottages suit wasps
Older buildings in Shaldon tend to have small gaps where timber meets stone, loose pointing, and eaves that are not perfectly tight. A queen wasp in spring only needs a sheltered space, and a quiet corner of a small loft or a hole in a wall is plenty. Over the summer the nest grows outwards and the activity at the entrance gets busier.
Because the buildings are old, we are careful about how we reach and treat the nest. We would rather use the existing entry point than disturb the fabric of the building. If you are unsure where wasps are going, tell us what you have seen and we will help work it out.
Holiday lets that stand empty
Shaldon has a good number of holiday lets, and these can stand unused between bookings. That is exactly when a nest grows unnoticed in a loft or a shed. A quick look round the outside, especially at roof edges and around windows, before guests arrive is a sensible habit during the warmer months.
If guests report wasps coming in through a window or hanging around a doorway, ask them to keep the window shut and keep clear of that area. Do not try to seal the gap. Call us and we will deal with it, ideally before the next arrivals.
Shaldon, TQ14 and across the water
We cover Shaldon and the TQ14 postcode, and we also work in Teignmouth, Newton Abbot and Maidencombe. After the treatment the colony dies back over a few days. We can explain whether the old nest should be cleared and which gaps are worth closing before another queen looks for a spot.
Frequently asked questions
Can you treat a wasp nest in a thick stone wall in Shaldon?
Usually yes. We treat through the entry hole so the product reaches the colony inside the wall. We will not need to open the wall in most cases, and we will tell you if anything else is needed.
I look after a holiday cottage in Shaldon, can you come between guests?
Call us with the details and the dates that suit, and we will try hard to fit in. Please keep guests away from the affected area until the nest has been treated.
Is it safe to seal the hole once the wasps are gone?
Wait until you are sure there is no activity, then seal it. Sealing too soon can trap wasps inside the building. We can tell you when it is sensible, and what to use.