Wasps are generally identified by their yellow and black striped pattern and curved abdomen. Their nests are also easy to recognise as they look like grey paper and hang from a high place. Trees, rafters, overhangs and porch roofs are common places to find a nest. The nest serves as a home base for the colony. A queen begins the colony and every worker wasp and soldier wasp comes from her. The colony growth rate is very rapid.
The sting of a single wasp is only dangerous to those with allergies to the venom implanted during the sting. However, since wasps work and live as a colony, they act as one in defence of their home. Disturbing a wasp nest can result in life threatening events as the whole colony except the queen will join the defence act. This is what makes them so dangerous. Only a well trained professional should disturb a nest.
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Wasps
LIFE CYCLE OF A WASP
The queen will find an area to nest within in late spring/ early summer.
She will build her nest from chewed up leaves and wood, she will then begin to lay eggs.
These eggs will form into worker wasps and soldier wasps.
The longer the wasps nest is undisturbed, the bigger it will get and the more hazardous it can become.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Nests – Are usually found within loft spaces as they are the ideal location for wasps to thrive.
Wasps congregating around an area or seen going in and out of the same place all day.
Wasps found within a premises either dead or alive.
THE QUICKIL PROCEDURE
Our technician will first assess the level and number of the wasp population.
They will then spray directly into the nest entry point with specialist insecticide.
Avoiding recolonisation is key when dealing with wasps nests and although treatment is usually complete after one visit, guarantees are in place in case of re-emergence.