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Wasp Control
At Ecopest we use eco-friendly solutions to your pest problems, but when it comes to wasps, a small amount of insecticide is the best method. A small amount of approved wasp insecticide is used to treat the wasps, which is normally effective on the first treatment, but should a second treatment be needed, this is done free of charge.
All the wasp nests we treat are different, some nest are clearly visible and the dust can be applied directly inside the nest. However, some nests are made inside buildings and roof spaces and it is often not clear how far the nest is from the visible wasp entry/exit point. If the wasp nest is visible Ecopest will remove it for you and dispose of it safely.
We recently found ourselves with a wasps’ nest in the eves of our home. We looked for a local pest controller on the internet - we found Will. He came within a few hours of speaking to him. He was knowledgeable, polite and professional and tackled the problem almost immediately. It took a couple of visits to fully resolve matters which he undertook willingly. Should you be faced with a similar problem we would have no hesitation in recommending him to you.John Houston
Why We Need To Control Wasps
Wasps help pollinate plants and eat caterpillars and other grubs which is important for the ecosystem, but unfortunately they sting without provocation and can cause anaphylactic shock in some people, so this does not make them a welcome guest to have in and around your house or garden, and they need to be removed.
The removal of wasps is particularly important to owners of businesses like hotels and pubs, as it is their duty to protect their customers.
Wasp Facts and Identification
The queen wasp emerges from her winter hibernation in the spring and looks for a suitable nesting site. This is often on a crack in your outside wall space, loft space, under tiles or in sheds and outbuildings. She will build a small nest and produce some eggs, which hatch into workers and will then forage for insects and help the Queen produce more workers, eventually resulting in a large nest with around 5,000 wasps.
In summer the queen produces males (drones) and new queens. In autumn the fertilised queens fly off to find places to hibernate over the winter and the nest dies. The old nest will not be reused, instead a new nest will be made the following summer.
The worker wasps feed on protein-rich insects in spring and early summer and then switch to fruit and a sugar-based diet in late summer and autumn. These feeding habits are what makes wasps so troublesome at barbeques because they are attracted by the meat being cooked and also sugary drinks like beer.
Protecting Your Family and Environment From Wasp Infestation
At Ecopest, we believe effective wasp control shouldn't compromise environmental health or family safety. Wherever possible, we use eco-friendly methods to deliver reliable results while supporting broader environmental conservation goals.
Ready to solve your wasp problem safely and effectively? Contact Ecopest today for a comprehensive inspection and customised wasp control plan.