Wasp Nest in a Cavity Wall – How Professionals Treat Hidden Nests in Gravesend
Wasps do not keep office hours, and neither does the discovery of a nest, so it is worth knowing how evening and weekend help works.
Nests are found at the worst times
Think about when people actually notice a wasp problem. It is usually a Saturday afternoon in the garden, a Sunday barbecue, or an evening when wasps keep turning up in the hallway. Those are the times the household is at home and paying attention, and they are also the times that a business is closed.
In Gravesend, on the River Thames in Kent, as anywhere else, a nest in a wall is rarely discovered in convenient office hours. That is why evening and weekend appointments are available, and why the online form can be used for emergency service out of normal hours.
The aim of this article is to help you work out what to do in the first hours, and how to get the booking moving.
If you run a pub, shop or other business that is busy in the evening, the same principle applies. Customers outside after dark are drawn to the lights, and wasps are drawn to the same lights, so a nest by the door can become a problem at the worst moment.
What to do straight away
When you first notice a nest, resist the urge to act on it. A short, calm routine keeps everyone safe until help arrives.
- Move people and pets away from the wall with the entrance.
- Close windows and doors on that side of the house.
- Note the wall, the rough height and the type of opening.
- Take a photo from a safe distance, if you can do so easily.
- Contact us by phone or using the online form.
Do not block the hole, spray it or bang the wall. Doing any of those, especially in the evening when the colony is at home, tends to make the situation more difficult.
Write down the time you first noticed the wasps and where. If you forget, a quick note on your phone is plenty. It sounds trivial, but it helps when you are explaining things on the phone and are a bit flustered.
Using the online form out of hours
When the phone is not the best option, the online form on the contact page is a straightforward alternative. It lets you describe the problem in your own words, including the details that matter: where the wasps are entering, how long it has been going on, and whether anybody is allergic.
If it is an emergency, say so clearly in the form. Examples include wasps pouring into a room, a vulnerable person at home, or a nest next to a door that cannot be avoided. We do not promise a particular response time, but a clear description helps the enquiry be dealt with properly.
For non-urgent problems, the form is still a sensible way to start, and you can ask for the evening or weekend slot that suits you.
You can also use the form to ask practical questions, for example whether the technician can come after you have finished work, or whether a neighbour can let them into a shared garden. Giving the details at the start means fewer calls back and forth.
Evening and weekend visits
Many people prefer a visit outside working hours, particularly if they cannot be home during the day. Evening and weekend appointments exist for exactly that reason, and they are priced exactly like any other. The fee is a fixed £120 per nest, one visit guaranteed, with no call-out charge and no added cost for the time of day.
Same-day service is also offered, so if a nest is discovered in the morning, there is a chance of a visit that day. It depends on availability, and we cannot promise a time.
On the day, make sure the technician can reach the wall. A clear path, an unlocked gate and a quick word about where the wasps go in are all that is needed.
If someone else in your household or a neighbour is better placed to meet the technician, tell us who and when. Having the right person there makes the visit straightforward.
Safety until help arrives
If someone is stung, wash the area, remove the sting if you can see it, and use a cold pack. Call 999 if there is swelling of the face, lips or throat, wheezing, difficulty breathing, dizziness or a widespread rash. People with a known allergy should speak to their GP about their plan.
If anyone in the household has such an allergy, tell us as soon as you contact us, because it allows the booking to be prioritised.
Keep the outside lights off near the nest if you can. Insects are drawn to light, and a wasp that has been disturbed may head for it. Closing curtains on that side of the house also helps.
Keep a phone charged and to hand. If someone has a bad reaction, you want to be able to call 999 without delay, and you do not want to be searching for a number or a charger.
Afterwards
The technician treats the nest through the entry point, so the wall stays intact. Some wasps may remain near the wall for a short while, and you should keep clear until you have been told it is fine.
When the wall is quiet, have the gap sealed. A builder can handle pointing and mesh on vents, and autumn and winter are good times. An additional nest on the same property is priced at £60 extra.
To book, phone 01622 410 019 or use the online booking form. We work seven days a week and cover domestic and commercial properties, with fully insured and qualified technicians.
Finally, tell your neighbours. A nest in a wall affects the people next door too, and a friendly warning to keep children away from the shared boundary is always welcome.
Wasps on your property in Gravesend?
Fixed price £120 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.