The summer is shaping up!
As the temperatures have slowly risen the wasp season has started with a bang! The calls for wasps’ nests and wasp invasions have dramatically increased over the last couple of days and it is likely to continue for the rest of the season until late Autumn. So far the majority of wasps’ nests have been situated in gardens, mainly shrubs, hedges and in the ground. This is slowly being replaced by building invasions taking place where wasps are entering properties via gaps in brickwork, air bricks, under roof tiles and via gaps in lead flashing. It is very important before commencing any...
Read MoreAUTUMN IS HERE!
When you go outside, it may be unusually warm but do not be fooled, Autumn is here! The trees are rapidly changing in colour and the leaves are falling. All around there is frantic activity, with many insects and animals getting prepared for the inevitable colder weather that is just around the corner. Wasps and bees are still active feeding and along with other insects, are descending in large numbers on the flowering ivy that is currently in bloom. Calls for wasps nests are still coming in for treatment, both outside and inside properties and could continue for a while yet, depending on...
Read MoreWasps And Wasps Nests
The heatwave has certainly triggered a flurry of activity, not least concerning wasps. The calls for bee swarms are still happening, but general wasp activity has really accelerated, with many properties reporting unwanted invasions from wasps. It does not matter if the property is a house, bungalow, shed or even a caravan. A wasps nest can be found wherever the conditions are suitable for the queen wasp to set up home and build the initial nest. If a ground location is chosen, then once the nest goes into full production, a lot of soil excavation will take place to keep track of the...
Read MoreWasps are still active!
September has crept up on us after one of the wettest periods for a long time, it is time to venture out into our gardens and see what is happening! A few early bulbs have already sprung up and the grass has certainly grown, but beware, before you get the mower out of the shed, just take a few minutes to check that there are no active wasps nests inside or around the structure, as the results could be at best, painful or at worst fatal. It does not stop there, a lot of wasps have been using holes in the ground to make a home and if disturbed, will defend with aggression. Wasps are very...
Read MoreSummer and Wasps and Bees.
Summer appears to have finally arrived and if we needed any confirmation then go out into the garden and look at the increase in the number of insects that are flying around! This week has seen a dramatic increase in the call for wasps nests in the area, both inside and outside properties. Nests have varied in size as well as location, ranging from inside air bricks, in lofts, along, or in roof lines and even in ventilation grills. It is VERY important to treat any potential wasps nest with the correct method or chemicals, if not, possible disaster or injury could follow. Wasp control should...
Read MoreWasps in action
With the recent spell of hot weather, many insects have come out of hibernation and are busy building their respective homes ready for the summer. Queen wasps are steadily appearing and can be seen looking for suitable nesting locations, both above and below ground. Once a suitable location is identified, a nest is built, eggs are laid and the work begins. As more eggs hatch, more workers are produced and the nest will quickly grow in size and activity. When wasps nest in the ground, as seen above, they can be very dangerous, as they are difficult to spot, but easily disturbed! If nests are...
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