Wasp Nest Removal for Landlords and Rental Properties in Frindsbury
Finding a second nest on the same property is common in a busy summer, and knowing the price and the process in advance keeps it from becoming a bigger worry.
How a second nest turns up
A tenant reports wasps in the roof edge. The technician visits, treats the nest and, while walking the garden, notices activity around the shed. Or the reverse: you deal with a nest in the garden, and a week later the tenant spots wasps flying into the soffit. Two nests on one rental property are not unusual in a hot summer, because the same conditions that suit one nest can suit another.
For a landlord, the practical matter is to know what the second nest costs and how to include it without a second round of booking calls. At Wasp Exterminator Kent, treating one nest is a fixed £120 and an additional nest on the same property is £60 extra.
The technician covers Frindsbury, near Rochester, and surrounding villages, for domestic and commercial properties alike.
Tenants often assume that a second nest means they must have done something wrong, such as leaving food outside. Tell them it is not their fault. Wasps choose sheltered gaps and quiet spots, and the building offers plenty. A tenant who feels blamed is less likely to report the next one.
Telling the business about it when you book
If you already suspect there may be two, say so on the phone. A tenant who has seen wasps flying in at the eaves and also at the garden wall is giving you useful information. Ask the tenant to list every spot where they have seen sustained activity, with a rough indication of how many wasps and at what time of day.
- Describe each location separately: roof edge, wall, shed, tree or ground.
- Say whether the spots are close together or on different sides of the building.
- Tell the business if the property includes outbuildings or a detached garage.
- Mention anyone in the household with a sting allergy.
- Give one contact to arrange access to the house and the garden.
The technician will check what is there when they arrive, and may find that two reports are actually one nest with two entrances, or that a quiet spot has become busy. Your job is to give the clearest picture you can.
When the second one appears after the visit
If a second nest shows up a few days after the first treatment, tell the business at once and say it is on the same property. A nest on the same property is charged at £60 extra. Since the technician has already seen the site, you will not need to explain the layout again.
It helps to know that a nest can be a long way from the first one and still belong to a separate colony. Wasps from the first nest being treated do not simply move to a new location, and a new nest is not a sign that the first visit failed. The business offers one visit guaranteed for the nest it treats, so if activity continues at the original location, say so.
Keep both locations noted in your records, with the dates of reporting and treatment, so there is no confusion later about which nest was which.
Paying and approving as a landlord
With two nests, you pay £120 for the first and £60 for the second, and the two figures can go to the owner in one message. You can quote this to the owner or agent in a single message. There is no call-out charge, and nothing extra for time of day or location, so the figure does not shift once the technician is on site.
Who bears the cost between landlord and tenant depends on the tenancy agreement, which we cannot interpret for you. Read the pest and garden clauses, or ask your agent. If you manage the property for an owner, tell them early that a second nest has been found, since they may want to approve the extra cost.
If you have several properties, resist the temptation to batch the bookings so that a nest waits for the others. Each address is a separate property for pricing purposes, so a nest at each of two houses is two first nests, not one first and one additional. Book each as it is reported, and the same-day service means none needs to wait long.
Keep the invoice for each nest labelled with its location, so that if a tenant later asks what was done where, you can answer simply.
Safety around two nests
With two nests, there are two places to avoid. Tell the tenant to keep away from both, to keep children and pets clear of the garden if either nest is outside, and to keep doors and windows shut near any nest in the building. Ask them not to try to deal with the second themselves just because the first has gone.
Wasps can swarm and sting if threatened, and a colony can hold from 2,000 to 10,000 wasps or more at its peak in August. If anyone is stung, wash the area, remove any sting you can see and use a cold pack. Call 999 if there is swelling of the face, lips or throat, wheezing, dizziness or a widespread rash.
Looking again later in the season
Even after both nests have been treated, ask the tenant to watch for any renewed activity over the next week or so, from a distance. If a new colony starts, report it promptly. Wasps start building from late April, depending on the weather, and nests can appear at various times through the summer.
You can ring 01622 410 019 or use the online booking form on the contact page. Same-day service is available and appointments run seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, which means the second nest does not have to wait long behind the first.
Wasps on your property in Frindsbury?
Fixed price £120 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.