Why Wasp Nests Are Dangerous

Wasps become aggressive when threatened. A distressed wasp releases a pheromone that triggers a group attack — multiple stings can cause anaphylactic shock in people with allergies, and can be dangerous even without an allergy. Never attempt to block or remove a nest yourself. Blocking an entrance causes wasps to chew through plasterboard or wood to create a new exit — often directly into your living space.

The Wasp Lifecycle

• Queen hibernates over winter and emerges in early spring to establish a new nest
• First female workers emerge after approximately 30 days
• Colony grows to around 8,000 wasps; queen can lay up to 300 eggs per day at peak
• New queens emerge in late summer, mate, then hibernate over winter
• Colony declines in autumn — this is when workers become most erratic and aggressive

Our Wasp Control Service

• Same-day callout available
• 100% treatment guarantee
• Safe nest treatment and removal by trained technicians
• Common nest locations treated: under eaves, in wall cavities, lofts, sheds, garages, underground

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the nest disappear on its own? Eventually, in autumn — but it will grow all summer first, reaching thousands of wasps before declining.

Can I treat it myself? Best attempted at night when wasps are inside and less active. However, professional treatment is safer and guaranteed.

Will wasps come back to the same spot? They won't rebuild in a treated nest, but a new queen may build nearby the following year. An old nest can act as a deterrent due to wasp territorial behaviour.