Wasp Nest in a Hedge or Bush – What Snave Garden Owners Should Know
Booking is the easy part; this checklist covers what to do before, during and after the visit so the technician can get straight to work.
What you need to do before the visit
Once a visit is booked, there is surprisingly little for you to do, which is how it should be. The point of a professional treatment is that you do not have to go near the nest. A few simple preparations, however, make the visit quicker and keep everyone safe.
Start with the access. The technician needs to reach the hedge or bush, so check that any gate to the garden is unlocked or that someone is home to let them through. If the route runs past a car, a bin or a play area, tidy it a little, but do not walk up to the hedge to do it. Anything that is next to the nest should be left exactly where it is.
Then think about who will be at home. If you cannot be there, tell us who will be, or whether the technician can reach the hedge without entering the house.
Think about the route the technician will take. A narrow side passage, a locked gate or a steep step can slow things down, so clear what you can from the path and make sure there is nothing loose to trip over. A clear approach means the technician can concentrate on the nest and not on the obstacles.
If you work from home, warn colleagues or clients that you may be offline or may need to take a call outside the usual time. A treatment visit does not take over your day, but you should be available to answer a question if the technician has one.
A checklist for the morning
Work through these on the day, in this order.
- Bring pets in and keep them indoors, ideally in a room on the far side of the house.
- Call children in from the garden and explain that nobody goes out until the technician says so.
- Close the windows on the hedge side of the house, and shut any doors that open onto it.
- Bring in washing, toys and anything that sits near the hedge, if you can do so without going close.
- Take uneaten food, drinks and bin bags indoors, since wasps are drawn to them.
- Put a note by the front door or on the gate with your phone number, in case the technician needs to reach you.
- Make a note of where you last saw the wasps entering the hedge.
Write down the details you will want to give on the phone, so you are not trying to remember them while distracted: the address, the hedge or bush, the nearest landmark inside your own garden, such as a shed or a gate, and how many wasps you think you have seen. Add anything that would affect access.
What to tell the technician on arrival
You do not need to go out and show them. A short description from the doorway or the window is usually all they need.
- Which hedge, bush or tree, and which part of it.
- When the wasps are busiest.
- Whether anyone has been stung.
- Whether any other part of the property has wasp activity, which might be a second nest. An additional nest on the same property is £60 extra.
- Anything else, such as a dog next door or a locked side gate.
If there is a second nest, it is much easier and cheaper to deal with it on the same visit than to book again.
If a neighbour's property is close to the hedge, let them know a visit is planned. They may want to keep their own pets in, and they can tell the technician if they have seen wasps on their side. A friendly warning also prevents any worry when a van pulls up next door.
During and after the visit
A fully insured, qualified technician treats the nest. The price is fixed at £120 per nest, with no call-out charge, and the work is done in one visit. Keep everyone indoors until you are told otherwise. Do not watch from close by, and do not go out to chat.
Afterwards, the technician will tell you what to do. Ask when the hedge is fine to approach, when you can trim it and whether the empty nest can be taken down. A few wasps may still be seen near the spot for a while, which is normal, but call us if the numbers stay high.
If you were not at home, the technician can leave a note.
If this is a business property, make sure staff or customers know to avoid the area, and arrange for someone to meet the technician. We work with commercial customers, and an evening or weekend appointment can avoid trading hours altogether.
Remember, too, that you can ask questions. The technician is there to help, and a short conversation about what to watch for next spring, which parts of the hedge are most likely to suit wasps and how to keep your garden comfortable through the summer is part of the service.
How to book
Bookings can be made on 01622 410 019 or use the booking form on the contact page. We are open seven days a week, offer same-day service, and have evening and weekend appointments if you work during the day. We cover Snave and the surrounding villages for domestic and commercial customers. If anyone at home is allergic to stings, mention it when booking so that the booking can be prioritised.
What happens to the garden next
Take things slowly. Open the windows again once you are told the visit is complete, let the pets out one at a time and keep an eye on the hedge for the first day or two. From late April next year, glance along the hedge once a week.
After the visit, put away anything you brought indoors only when the technician has given the all-clear. Take a moment to check that windows and doors are closed, wasps are not trapped inside, and the pets are calm before you let them out.
Wasps on your property in Snave?
Fixed price £120 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.