Wasp Nest in a Cavity Wall – How Professionals Treat Hidden Nests in Luddesdown
Knowing what will happen on the day takes much of the worry out of booking, so here is the visit from the first phone call to the follow-up.
Before the booking
Most of the work starts before anyone arrives. You notice wasps going in and out of a gap, you watch from a distance for a few minutes, and you decide to call. Nothing more is needed. There is no need to open the wall, take photos at close range, or find out the size of the nest.
If anything about access could slow a visitor down, such as a gate that sticks or a long drive, mention it when you book. The technician covers Luddesdown and the surrounding villages, and the more you can say, the smoother the day goes.
Keep the number of the wall and the rough height to hand, and tell the household not to go near it.
It is also a good moment to tell any neighbours who share a boundary with the wall. A word over the fence takes seconds, and it means they can keep their own children and pets clear on the day.
The call or form
When you book, you will be asked a few questions. They are quick, and they exist so the technician arrives prepared.
- Where on the building are the wasps entering?
- How long has it been happening?
- Has anyone sprayed, blocked or disturbed the entrance?
- Does anyone in the household have a sting allergy?
- When are you available?
You will be told the price at once: £120 per nest, fixed, with one visit guaranteed and no call-out charge. If a second nest is found, it is £60 more. That is all there is to it.
Appointments run seven days a week, including evenings and weekends. If you need help urgently, say so, and use the online form for emergency service outside office hours.
Be ready to say whether it is a house, a business or something else, and whether the wall is shared with a neighbour. Those details help the technician arrive with the right expectations. If the building is rented, mention that too, since the owner may need to be told about the visit and the sealing afterwards.
Getting ready
A little preparation helps. Before the visit, bring children and pets indoors and away from the side of the house with the entrance. Close windows and doors on that side. If you have a car parked beside the wall, move it if you can do so safely, because the technician may need the space.
Check that any gate is unlocked and that the path to the wall is clear. Move bins, plant pots or garden furniture only if they are well clear of the entrance. If you are unsure, leave them and mention it on the day.
Make sure the person who will meet the technician knows where the wasps enter. If that is you, plan to stay at a distance and indoors once you have pointed it out.
If you have outdoor pets such as rabbits or chickens, bring them in or move their enclosure away from the wall for the day. A small hutch near the entrance is a surprisingly common problem.
On the day
The technician arrives, introduces themselves and asks to see where the wasps are entering. They watch for a moment, check the wall and decide how best to reach the entrance. Then they treat the nest through the entry point.
You do not have to watch, and we would suggest you do not. Keep to the far side of the house or indoors with the door closed, and keep an eye on any children. If wasps do appear inside, stay calm and let them go to the window.
When the work is done, the technician will let you know. Expect advice on what to do next: when to expect lingering wasps, when it is safe to use that part of the garden, and how to approach sealing.
It is normal to feel anxious as the visit gets under way. Having a plan, knowing which room to be in and having something to occupy any children makes it much easier. The work itself is routine for the technician.
After the visit
In the days after treatment, you may still see a few wasps near the wall. They are foragers that were away from the nest and are returning to find it gone. Keep clear of the wall for a while and let them disperse.
If you notice a sustained flow of wasps going in and out days later, contact us. One visit is guaranteed, and we want to know if something does not look right.
When the wall has been quiet, arrange for the gap to be sealed. A builder can repoint, fill or fit mesh to a vent. Do not block it earlier, as an active nest can push wasps indoors.
Keep the technician's advice somewhere handy. It is easy to forget the details a week later, and a note on your phone about when it is safe to use the garden again saves a lot of guesswork.
Practical details
Domestic and commercial properties are both covered, and technicians are fully insured and qualified. You can ask whether the empty nest can be removed. That depends on its position, and the technician can tell you more once they have seen the wall.
To fix a date, ring 01622 410 019 or write to us through the online form. Same-day service is offered, and evening and weekend appointments are available.
Finally, a word on timing. Queens begin nests from late April depending on the weather, and the colony peaks in August. An early call is easier on everyone, though a visit is just as effective in late summer.
One last practical point: write down the date of the visit. If you need to refer to it later, whether talking to a builder, a landlord or an insurer, having the date to hand saves a hunt through old messages.
Wasps on your property in Luddesdown?
Fixed price £120 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.