Wasp Nest Removal for Landlords and Rental Properties in Sturry
Wasps ignore fences, so a nest near a boundary can involve two households or two landlords, and a friendly conversation is the quickest route to treatment.
When the nest is on the line
A nest in a hedge between two gardens, in a shared fence or on the party wall between neighbouring houses presents a problem that has nothing to do with wasps and everything to do with people. Whose nest is it? Who arranges treatment? Who pays? Meanwhile the wasps continue, and both households are affected.
As a landlord, you may find yourself dealing with a neighbour who is a private owner, another landlord or a tenant of another landlord. The first step is a calm, friendly conversation. The aim is to get the nest treated, not to settle ownership.
Wasp Exterminator Kent covers Sturry and surrounding villages, for domestic and commercial premises, at a fixed £120 per nest.
Landlords sometimes assume the answer is to wait for the neighbour to act first. That rarely works, because the neighbour may be thinking the same. Whoever notices first should make the call, as a favour to both households, and let responsibility sort itself out afterwards.
Working out where the nest actually is
Ask your tenant to describe the position as precisely as they can, from a distance. Is the entrance on your side of the fence or theirs? Is the nest in a tree whose trunk is on one side? Is it in a gap in a shared wall? The technician will locate it on the day, but a first idea helps you decide whom to contact.
- Which side of the boundary are the wasps entering?
- Is the nest in a hedge, tree, fence, wall or on the ground?
- Can it be reached from your property?
- Can the technician get to it without crossing the neighbour’s garden?
- Has the neighbour noticed it too?
Do not ask a tenant to lean over a fence to look.
Take a note of the time of day you watch. A nest on the sunny side of a hedge may seem busier in the afternoon, and a description such as “busy at about four in the afternoon, entrance at knee height on the far side of the hedge” is exactly what a technician finds useful.
If both sides can see the nest, agree between you who will describe it when booking, so the business has one clear account instead of two that differ.
Speaking to the neighbour
Keep it simple and friendly. Explain that wasps have been seen going in and out near the boundary, say that you are arranging treatment and ask whether they have noticed anything. Offer to share what you learn. Many neighbours will be relieved that someone is acting.
If the neighbour has a nest on their side, they can book their own visit. The business treats additional nests on the same property at £60 extra, but a neighbouring property would be a separate booking. If you and the neighbour agree to book together, say so when you phone, and the business can advise on the practicalities.
If the neighbour is unwilling, or you cannot reach them, do not force the issue. Treat what is on your side and keep your tenant safe.
A short note through the door is sometimes easier than a conversation, particularly if the neighbour is out during the day. Keep the wording friendly and factual, give your phone number and say that you would be glad to hear from them. Avoid anything that sounds like a complaint, even if you feel it.
If the neighbour is a business, such as a shop or workshop, the same approach works. The business covers commercial premises, and the fixed price per nest applies.
Access across boundaries
The technician can only go onto a neighbour’s land with the neighbour’s permission. Ask for it politely in advance, and tell the business whether it has been given. If the nest can be treated from your side, say so. If not, hold the booking until access is agreed, but do not let it drag on.
Your tenant should not climb a fence or ladder to see what is there. Keep them, and any children and pets, away from the area.
Where a nest is in a shared fence, be aware that treatment will be easier from one side than the other, and the technician will say which. Do not attempt to open up or move the fence before the visit.
Booking and cost
You can ring 01622 410 019 or book through the form on the contact page. Explain the boundary position, give both addresses if you can and say who will give access. The business works seven days a week and can offer same-day visits, with evening and weekend times too.
The price is £120 per nest, with £60 for an additional nest on the same property and no call-out charge. If you and a neighbouring owner share a bill, agree it between you in advance, in writing. Responsibility between landlords and tenants depends on the tenancy agreements.
After the visit, keep the invoice, a note of who the neighbour is and the date you spoke. If a question arises later about what was done or who agreed to what, you will have the answer.
Afterwards
Tell the neighbour when the visit has been done, and ask them to tell you if they see further activity. Keep a note of the conversation, the date of treatment and the invoice.
Boundary nests are a good example of why landlords benefit from friendly relationships with the people next door. A wave over the fence in spring costs nothing and makes the conversation easier if a nest appears later.
Mention it to any new tenants when they move in, so they know whom to tell.
Wasps on your property in Sturry?
Fixed price £120 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.