Wasp Nest Treatment in Ashford – Why Early Action Matters
A nest left untouched for a fortnight can double the problem by the time you return, so a summer holiday is a good prompt to deal with it first.
A nest does not go on holiday with you
The week before a holiday is full of lists: passports, bookings, a neighbour to water the plants. A wasp nest that you have spotted in the garden often drops off the list, because it does not seem urgent and nobody wants to deal with it in the rush.
It is exactly the wrong time to postpone. Wasps begin building from late April, depending on the weather, and the colony grows steadily until August. A fortnight away in July means returning to a nest that is substantially larger than the one you left. In Ashford, in Kent, as elsewhere, the sensible rule is to sort the wasps before you pack.
Another worry is the quiet house itself. When a house is empty, the garden is not used, the windows are shut and no one is going back and forth. A nest may take advantage of that calm, and can expand into a gap in the house in a way that it might not if the area were busy.
A common mistake is to assume that the nest will be quiet while the house is empty. In fact, wasps do not depend on people being nearby. They go on collecting food and building as long as the weather allows.
What you return to
Picture the scene: a tired family in the driveway with suitcases and a car to unload, and a colony that has doubled in size at the porch. The wasps have been foraging for two weeks with no one to disturb them, and the entrance is at its busiest. Carrying bags past it is the sort of task that ends in stings.
A nest left over a holiday also affects your house sitter, neighbour or the person who comes to feed the cat. They may not know about the nest, and could walk straight past it. If you are away and there is a nest, tell the person who is checking the property, or better still, have it treated.
It is also worth thinking about post and deliveries. A delivery driver who walks up the path to the porch will pass the nest too, and a neighbour who collects your parcels is equally exposed. If you cannot treat the nest before you leave, ask for deliveries to be left elsewhere.
A short pre-holiday checklist
A few minutes in the final week can prevent a lot of trouble.
- Walk the garden and the roofline in daylight and watch for wasp traffic.
- Check sheds, garages, porches and bin stores before you close them up.
- Ask whoever is looking after the home to avoid certain areas, and tell them why.
- Shut windows near any suspect spot before you leave.
- Book treatment for a day before you go, so you can confirm it is done.
If you have a holiday let or a business that will have guests while you are away, the same applies.
Do not leave a note on the front door about the nest. It advertises that nobody is at home. Tell a trusted neighbour or house sitter directly instead.
Why fixed pricing helps your planning
One reason to deal with a nest promptly is that nothing is lost by doing so. The price is a fixed £120 per nest, with one visit guaranteed, no call-out charge and no extra for location or time of day. A second nest on the same property is just £60 extra. That means you can book the visit for the best day before you travel, without worrying that a rushed slot will cost more.
The technicians are fully insured and qualified, and we offer same-day service where possible, as well as evening and weekend appointments. If your departure is imminent, say so when you ring and we will do our best.
For people travelling in July or August, when many holidays take place, appointments can be in demand, so book as early as you can in the week before you leave. If you are travelling at short notice, the same-day service is there for that reason.
If you are already away
Sometimes the nest is found while you are on holiday, perhaps by the person feeding your pets. In that case, ask them to keep away from the area and do not ask them to deal with it. They can ring us or use the online booking form, though the booking is easier if you give permission and the details first.
If you return and find a nest, keep the family away from it, carry the bags in by another door if you can and ring for treatment.
If you manage a holiday let, the guests arriving after you leave are the ones at risk. A sting in the first hour of a holiday spoils the whole trip, and that is a good reason to have the nest treated between lets.
Booking
To book, ring 01622 410 019 or fill in the booking form on the contact page. We work seven days a week and same-day service is available where possible. If anyone in the household is allergic to wasp stings, tell us when booking so that it can be prioritised. We cover domestic and commercial premises, including holiday lets, and you can ask the technician afterwards whether the empty nest can be taken down.
When you ring, tell us the dates you will be away. That helps us fit the visit into a day that suits you, and the technician can discuss access if you will not be home.
If you cannot be at home for the visit, tell us where the technician can find the nest and whether there are gates or locks. Please keep dogs and children away from the area.
Wasps on your property in Ashford?
Fixed price £120 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.