Are Wasps Dangerous? Understanding the Risks of Leaving a Nest Untreated

A wasp nest grows all summer. Here is why leaving one alone is a risk, and what to do instead.

Why wasp nests are a problem

A single wasp nest can come to hold anywhere from 2,000 to 10,000 or more wasps. Wasps defend their nest, and they can swarm and sting if they feel threatened. The nearer the nest is to your door, garden or washing line, the more likely it is that someone will disturb it by accident.

Stings and allergies

For most people a sting is painful but passes. If someone in your household is allergic to wasp stings, a nest close to the home is a much more serious worry. Please tell us when you book if anyone is allergic, and we will make you a priority and get to you as soon as we can.

Nests in the house

Wasps build in any crack or crevice with a void behind it, such as the eaves of the house, a loft space, a chimney, a garden wall or a shed. A nest inside the roof or a wall can go unnoticed for weeks, and the first sign is often a steady stream of wasps going in and out of one spot.

Signs you have a nest

• a line of wasps flying in and out of the same gap
• more wasps than usual around one part of the property
• a buzzing or scratching sound from inside a wall, ceiling or loft

Watch from a distance, and do not block the entrance or poke the nest.

What to do

Please do not try to remove a nest yourself. Call us on 07916 322 280 or use the online booking form. Wasp nest removal is a fixed price of £80 with no call-out fee, and we offer a same-day service. Our cost page explains the price, and you can find your town on our areas page.