How to Tell If You Have an Active Wasp Nest on Your Aylesham Property
Properties with plenty of eaves, outbuildings or planting can host more than one colony, and knowing how to check for a second nest saves a return visit.
Could there be more than one?
Most properties with wasps have one nest. But it is not unusual for a large house, a row of outbuildings or a property with a big garden to host two. Sometimes they are close together, and sometimes at opposite ends.
Finding a second nest after the first has been dealt with is frustrating and can mean waiting for another visit. A thorough check before the technician arrives avoids that.
This guide is for householders and businesses in Aylesham who think they may have more than one nest.
It is also worth knowing the price: a further nest at the same property is £60 extra.
It is a good idea to assume nothing. If you have found one nest, treat that as a reason to look more carefully, not as proof you have found them all.
A large garden with mature planting, a row of terraced outbuildings or a business yard with several sheds all increase the odds of a second nest, simply because there is more room for wasps to choose from.
Clues that point to two nests
A single nest produces a single flight line. Several unexplained observations can suggest more than one.
- Wasps coming from two different directions to the same area
- Two separate gaps with steady traffic
- Heavy wasp numbers that do not fit the size of the one entrance you found
- Wasps appearing on the opposite side of the house or in a different outbuilding
- A hum in two different rooms
If you spot any of these, take a note of both locations.
The sound can mislead. A hum in the loft may come from a nest in the roof or from one in the wall below, so listen in more than one room if you can.
It is worth walking the property with a second person. Two sets of eyes and a quick comparison of what each of you noticed can reveal a pattern that a single observer misses.
Walking the whole property
Do a systematic circuit, from a distance, on a warm day. Work in a fixed order, so nothing is missed.
- Start at the roofline, one side at a time.
- Check walls, vents and air bricks.
- Check sheds, garages and any outbuildings.
- Check hedges, trees and bushes.
- Check the ground along the boundary for holes and worn patches.
Stop at each place for a minute and watch for traffic. Do not go close to anything with a wasp stream.
Take your time on large properties. A long garden, several garages and a barn-style outbuilding can take half an hour to check properly, and a rushed look is where the second nest hides.
If your garden backs on to fields, woodland or an unused plot, the boundary may hold nests that are not on your side but are close enough to cause trouble. Note the direction wasps come from.
Counting entrances
Once you find an entrance, note whether it looks like a lone gap or part of a pair. Two entrances close together can belong to one nest, particularly on a large cavity. Two entrances on different walls are more likely to be separate.
A good test is to compare behaviour. If wasps from one gap do not cross to the other, they are probably from different colonies.
If you cannot decide, do not worry. The technician will check on arrival and let you know what they find.
The technician will also look around while on site, but they can only check what they can safely reach, so your observations are the best starting point.
Do not be disheartened if the check is inconclusive. A nest that is well hidden can leave very few signs, and that is part of why the technician checks on arrival.
Why it is worth knowing
Telling the business about a possible second nest when you book helps them plan. They can allow time and be ready, and you may avoid a second appointment.
A second nest can sometimes be small and hidden. If the first is treated and wasps keep appearing from another gap, it may well be one you missed.
Wasps begin building from late April and numbers peak in August, so two nests can mean twice the traffic in high summer. Acting early helps.
If you manage a commercial yard, estate or block, ask staff to report wasps at any location, not only the first one. A quick log of reports helps.
Sometimes one nest is found in the house and another in the garden. They can look unconnected, and you may only link them when you compare your notes.
Booking
Wasp Exterminator Kent treats a nest for a fixed £120 each, with one visit guaranteed and no call-out charge. If a second nest is found at the same property, it costs £60 extra, and the price does not change for location or time of day.
The business is open seven days a week with same-day service, covers domestic and commercial customers and has fully insured and qualified technicians. Ring 01622 410 019 or use the online form.
Describe both locations as clearly as you can, and mention any wasp allergy in the household so the booking can be prioritised.
A second nest may be a small one earlier in its growth. That is why a repeat check in the weeks after treatment is worthwhile if wasps keep turning up.
Tell the business how many entrances you found, even if you are not sure they belong to separate nests. A quick message helps them prepare.
Wasps on your property in Aylesham?
Fixed price £120 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.