Spotting a Wasp or Hornet
Both the wasp and hornet have a striped appearance of alternating black and yellow colours, but it’s likely that you will hear these insects before you see them up close. They have a distinctive, almost menacing, buzz that is similar to a fly’s but slightly louder.
Measuring up to 2 centimetres long, the wasp has three sections …show more content…
Starting off as a small ball containing a limited group of workers and the queen, a nest will grow throughout the summer months as wasp numbers multiply. The eventual shape of a wasp nest is similar to a cone and they can grow as long as two feet.
Eventually, a wasp nest will cease activity at the end of summer as the workers die and the queen flies off to hibernate. Come spring again, the wasp queens will emerge to start looking for a new nesting place in preparation for the summer.
Locating a Wasp Nest
Wasps will nest in a variety of locations from attics to sheds. To spot a nest in these places, look out for increased numbers of wasps milling about and flying in and out of holes. The other places where you might find a wasp nest include:
• Burrows
• Roofs
• Trees
• Windows
• Porches
Wasp Nest Removal Treatment
To guarantee your own safety and ensure the job is completed correctly, rely on our wasp nest removal treatment services. A wasp nest is something that’s not to be messed with, which is why our professional workers have all the appropriate safety equipment to carry out the job responsibly. The main concern is suffering from multiple stings, known to cause anaphylactic shock and heart attacks. Sit back and relax while we take over the work and safely remove a nest in an effective