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.