If you’ve found a wasp nest at your Bristol home or business, don’t wait. Nests grow rapidly through summer, and a colony of 20,000 wasps by August is not unusual. Adam at Advance Pest Control Bristol offers same-day wasp nest removal across Bristol and the surrounding area. Call now, and in most cases we’ll be with you today.
What is the wasp life cycle?
A solitary Queen makes a small nest (the size of a golf ball) after emerging from winter hibernation usually in early/mid spring. This nest consists of 7 hexagonal cells in which the queen lays a single egg. The eggs in turn hatch out and become ‘worker wasps’ who’s job is to continue to build the nest around the queen who’s task now becomes solely laying more eggs and controlling the nest. All worker wasps are female. The workers continue to build the nest and care for the larvae, bringing them small insects (aphids-greenfly and whitefly) on which to feed. This high protein food allows for quick growth and a quickly expanding nest. A Queen wasp lays upto 100 eggs per day and in an especially good summer, a nest can consist of up to approximately 20,000 wasps.
As the winter approaches, the Queen wasp lays special eggs that are both male and female, when the larvae pupate, the newly hatched adults are a mix of ‘virgin queens’ and male ‘drone’ wasps. These wasps now fly away from the nest and find mating sites elsewhere. One mating is over, the newly fertilised queens find a place to hibernate over the winter and the male drones die off as do all the original workers and original queen wasp.
How wasp nests are made
Wasps strip wood, usually from fences or sheds to build their nest. The wood is mixed with saliva and becomes a paste like matter almost papier mache which is used to construct the nest. The nest is usually grey or brown but can sometimes have multiple colours depending if the wasps have been stripping fences that have been treated with coloured stain.
How to spot if you have a wasp nest
- Noting small areas of shaved wood from your fence in early spring will denote a queen wasp is using this wood to make a nest
- Seeing wasps continually using a very specific flight path to a given area
- Seeing the nest itself (usually the nest is out of sight in a soffit box or into a wall vent or cavity, unless built onto a tree branch or bush or even an exposed rafter inside a garden shed
Should I have my wasp nest treated?
If the wasp nest is causing issue or distress, it is best to have the wasp nest treated, bearing in mind that as the nest grows throughout the summer, so does its numbers and come autumn the amount of foraging wasps can cause a real issue as they are searching for sweet foodstuffs and will invade your garden or home whilst scouting. It is at this time that the wasps will become quite aggressive and being stung will become increasingly more likely.
Bristol Wasp Control
Wasp nests should never be treated without professional equipment. Shop-bought sprays are ineffective on established nests, and approaching a nest without the right protection will provoke the colony. Call Adam at Advance Pest Control Bristol and we’ll handle it safely, quickly, and at a fair price.
You call, we come today
Step 1
In most cases we can visit the same day. Call us in the morning and we’ll aim to be with you that afternoon.
We assess and treat
Step 2
Adam will locate the nest, confirm the best approach, and treat it on the spot using professional-grade insecticide. The whole visit typically takes under an hour.
The nest is neutralised
Step 3
The colony dies within a few hours of treatment. The nest can be left in place — it won’t be reused. Adam will advise if removal is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does wasp nest treatment take?
Most treatments take around 30 minutes. The nest won’t be instantly gone; wasps returning to the nest will carry the treatment inside over the following hours, but you should see a significant drop in activity within a few hours, and the nest will be fully inactive within 24 to 48 hours.
Is wasp nest treatment safe for children and pets?
Yes. We use professionally approved insecticides that are safe for your household once the treated area has dried. Adam will advise you on how long to keep children and pets away from the immediate area during and just after treatment, usually no more than an hour or two.
Do I need to leave the house during treatment?
Not usually. We’ll ask you to keep away from the immediate area where the nest is while we’re treating it, but there’s no need to vacate your home entirely in most cases. Adam will talk you through what to expect on the day.
Can I remove a wasp nest myself?
We strongly advise against it. Even a relatively small nest will trigger a defensive response, and wasps can sting multiple times, unlike bees. Shop-bought sprays are rarely effective on an active nest and can make the situation worse. It’s always safer and more cost-effective to call a professional.
When is the best time to treat a wasp nest?
The earlier the better. In spring and early summer, nests are small and the colony is just getting established; treatment at this stage is straightforward and quick. By late summer, a nest can contain thousands of wasps, and the workers become increasingly aggressive. If you’ve spotted a nest or suspect one is forming, call us now rather than waiting.
Does the nest need to be physically removed?
Not necessarily. Once a nest has been treated, it will become inactive and won’t be reused by another colony. It will naturally break down over the following months. If it’s in an accessible spot and you’d like it taken away, just let us know and we can advise on the best approach.
How much does wasp nest removal cost in Bristol?
The cost depends on a few factors, mainly where the nest is located and how accessible it is. A nest in an open shed is quicker to treat than one deep inside a roof void or wall cavity. Adam will give you a clear price before any work starts, with no hidden charges. Call us on 0117 205 1146 for a quick chat and a quote.
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