Wasp Nest in a Cavity Wall – How Professionals Treat Hidden Nests in Betteshanger
A few minutes of preparation make the visit smoother and safer, and most of it is simply clearing the way and keeping people indoors.
What preparation is for
The technician is the one who treats the nest, so you may wonder what is left for you to do. The answer is not much, but it matters. The right preparation lets the technician get straight to the entrance and keeps your household out of harm's way during the work.
For households in Betteshanger, it is largely a matter of common sense. Clear the route, shut the windows, bring in the pets and decide where everyone will be. Nothing needs to be bought, and nothing needs to be moved close to the wall.
What follows is a short checklist you can work through on the morning of the visit, or the evening before.
Preparation is also a good way of calming nerves. A visit to deal with a wasp nest can feel stressful, and having a list to work through gives you something practical to do while you wait. Spend ten minutes on it, and the rest is up to the technician.
Clearing the way
The technician needs to reach the wall and, ideally, to stand back from it to see the entrance clearly. You can help by making that possible without going near the wall yourself.
- Unlock any side gate and make sure it can be opened easily
- Move cars from the drive or road in front of the wall if you can do so safely
- Tidy the path leading to the affected side of the house
- Put away hoses, tools and children's toys
- Mention if there are steps, a slope or a locked outbuilding
Do not move things that are right next to the entrance, such as plant pots or garden furniture. If it is close to the wasps, leave it where it is and tell the technician.
If your property has a long approach or a narrow side passage, say so at booking. The technician may want to carry equipment through, and an obstacle such as a bike, a bin or a wheelbarrow can slow things down.
Think also about where the technician will park. If space is tight, a spare spot near the property helps, and a neighbour may be willing to move a car for an hour. It is a small courtesy that avoids a delay at the start of the visit.
Windows, doors and rooms
Wasps that are disturbed during a treatment can head for open windows. Before the visit, shut every window and door on the side of the house with the entrance, including bathroom and kitchen windows that might have been left on the latch. Close curtains or blinds in rooms on that side, as this reduces the attraction of light.
If wasps have already been coming indoors, keep the affected room closed and put a towel along the bottom of the door. Tell the technician which room it is.
If you can arrange it, sit in a room on the opposite side of the house for the duration. Keep the doors between you and the affected side closed.
Take a moment to check the windows of rooms above the wall, too. A bedroom window left open on a warm morning is an easy route in for a disturbed wasp. Shut it before the visit begins, and keep the door to that room closed.
Pets, children and visitors
Bring children and pets indoors before the technician starts, and keep them in a room away from the wall. Pets are curious and may try to investigate, so close doors firmly. Cover or remove outdoor pet food and water.
If you have visitors or deliveries due, ask them to wait or come at another time. A courier walking up the side path while the technician is at work is a risk. A note on the gate or the door can help.
If anyone in the household is allergic to stings, mention it again on the day, even if you said so at booking. Tell us at booking so the visit can be prioritised.
If someone in the household needs to leave the house during the visit, ask them to use a door away from the affected wall, and to keep moving rather than stopping to look.
What the visit costs
You pay £120 per nest, fixed, for one guaranteed visit, and no call-out charge is added. It does not change for evenings or weekends or for the location. An extra nest at the same address costs £60 more.
Whoever comes out to you is both fully insured and qualified. They treat the nest through the entry point, so the wall does not have to be opened. You can ask whether the empty nest can be taken down afterwards, which depends on its position.
Domestic and commercial properties are both covered, and the team works seven days a week.
If you are not going to be home, tell us in advance. We can discuss how access can be arranged, for example through a neighbour or a family member, and what you need to leave unlocked.
After the technician leaves
Wait for the technician to say that it is safe to go out. Some wasps may remain near the wall for a short time, so keep clear until the activity has stopped. Reopen windows gradually, starting with those furthest from the wall.
When the wall has been quiet for several days, arrange for the gap to be sealed. Do not block the entrance before then.
When you are ready, call 01622 410 019 or send the booking form on the contact page. Evening and weekend slots can be arranged, and same-day service is offered where possible.
A short note of what the technician said is useful. It helps you remember how long to stay away from the wall and when to book the sealing.
Wasps on your property in Betteshanger?
Fixed price £120 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.