How Much Does Wasp Nest Removal Cost in Erith?
Pets find nests before people do, and often pay for it. This guide covers keeping animals safe and the fixed price of treatment.
Pets and wasps
Dogs sniff and dig, cats climb and prowl, and both are quick to investigate anything that buzzes. A wasp nest in the garden is therefore a special risk for pet owners. In Erith, in the London Borough of Bexley, a dog let out into the garden may find the nest before anyone notices it.
The treatment is a fixed £120 per nest, with no call-out charge and no hidden fees. The harder part is protecting the animals until the visit.
Animals do not understand a warning, so the household has to do the thinking for them.
Dogs are most at risk in two situations: when they are let out unsupervised first thing in the morning, and when they are running about on a warm afternoon. Both are times when wasp traffic can be heavy, and a dog that bounds across the lawn can end up directly in the flight path.
Veterinary advice is for your vet, not this article, but it is worth knowing where your nearest practice is and when it opens, in case a sting does happen.
Signs your pet has found something
Watch for:
- A dog fixated on one spot in the lawn, bank or border.
- A cat hurrying away from a shed or hedge.
- Sudden yelping, pawing at the face or rubbing the muzzle.
- A pet refusing to go into part of the garden.
- Swelling around the face or mouth.
If you think your pet has been stung, contact a vet for advice rather than waiting.
It is worth checking your pet’s usual routes. A dog that always goes out by the back door may pass the nest without being told, and a cat that sleeps in the shed may be inside the nest’s territory.
Cats are more cunning, but they are curious, and a nest in a hedge or shed is an interesting thing to investigate. If your cat uses a cat flap, consider locking it for a while so the animal stays inside and away from the nest.
Pet insurance is a separate matter. Whether it covers a sting depends on the policy, so check the terms if you have concerns.
Steps to take now
Until the technician arrives:
- Keep dogs on a lead in the garden, and walk them away from the nest.
- Keep cats indoors if you can.
- Do not let pets investigate holes, hedges or outbuildings.
- Move food and water bowls away from the nest area.
- Do not try to move or block the nest.
Explain the situation to everyone in the household so that nobody lets the dog out without thinking.
Walk dogs on the street rather than through the garden for the time being. It keeps them away from the nest and avoids a rush when they return.
A pet that has been stung once often becomes wary of that part of the garden, but do not rely on that. Some animals will return to the same spot, and a second encounter can be worse. Keep them clear until the visit.
The visit and your pets
On the day of the visit, keep pets indoors in a room away from the work. Close doors and windows, and consider a quiet room for a nervous animal.
Tell the booking team about your pets, so that the technician knows what to expect. Technicians are fully insured and qualified, and both homes and businesses can book.
If you have small animals kept outside, such as rabbits or guinea pigs in hutches, move them away from the area if it is safe to do so, and keep the hutch away from the nest.
If you walk your dog near a boundary hedge or a verge, keep an eye on the ground as well as the hedge. A hole with wasps flying in and out is a sign of a nest, and the dog’s nose will find it before you do.
The price and booking
The price is £120 for the first nest and £60 for each additional nest at the same property. There is no added cost for location or time of day. Lines stay open seven days a week, so same-day service and weekend appointments are there if you need them.
You can reach the team on 01622 410 019 or make the booking online through the contact page. As the price graphic puts it, that is “1 visit guaranteed”.
Do not leave pet food outside. It attracts wasps, and a nest nearby will make things worse.
If the nest is on a commercial property, such as a yard or a pub garden, dog owners among the staff and customers are at risk too. A notice at the entrance asking people to keep dogs on leads is a simple precaution.
Do not forget birds and other small animals kept in the garden. Aviaries and hutches should be moved, if it is safe, or covered and kept well away from the nest. Anything you cannot move is best left alone until the technician has been.
People first
If a person is stung, wash the area, remove the sting if visible and apply a cold pack. These warning signs mean a 999 call: swelling of the face, lips or throat, difficulty breathing, dizziness, or a widespread rash. Mention any allergy at booking so that the appointment can be prioritised.
A nest may hold from 2,000 to 10,000 wasps or more by August, so keep everyone back.
After the visit, ask the technician when it is safe to let pets back into the garden. Follow that advice rather than guessing.
When you call, tell the booking team that you have pets. It is a small detail, but it helps the technician to know what to expect when arriving, and where animals will be during the visit.
Wasps on your property in Erith?
Fixed price £120 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.