When Is Wasp Season in Ashdon?

Finding one nest does not always mean the end of the problem, because a property can host more than one at different points of the season.

One nest or several

When a householder finds a nest, the natural assumption is that it is the only one. Often it is. But a property can hold two or more nests in a season, especially where it has many gaps, a large garden or outbuildings. Anyone in Ashdon dealing with one nest should know that another may appear, and that it is a normal feature of the calendar rather than a failure of treatment.

The sections below explain why it happens, how to look for further nests and how the fixed pricing treats them.

Why a second one appears

Wasps start building from late April, depending on the weather, and different groups begin at different times. A nest begun in early May may be well advanced by July, while another started in June is still small. They can be on opposite sides of the building or in different parts of the garden, and they do not necessarily communicate.

A good-looking spot can also be used more than once. If a gap suited one colony, it may suit another. That is why the repair of gaps after treatment is helpful, and why a spring check is worth doing.

How to find the others

When one nest has been found, look at the property systematically. Check the other sides of the building, the outbuildings, the trees and hedges, and the ground. A nest on the north wall can be hidden by a nest on the south, since the traffic on the sunny side distracts you.

• Walk right round the house, looking up.
• Watch each outbuilding for two minutes.
• Check hedges and trees at the boundary.
• Scan the lawn and banks for ground holes.
• Ask neighbours whether they have seen wasps near the boundary.

Take your time. A thorough walk-round on a warm afternoon, with a second pair of eyes if possible, is better than a quick glance. The wasps are easiest to follow when the sun is on the area and they are flying freely.

Keep a note of every spot where you see a line, even if you are not sure it is a nest. When you ring to book, read out the list and let the booking team help you decide which are likely to be real.

The calendar and the second nest

A second nest found in July will be smaller than the first, but will grow quickly to the August peak, when a nest can hold from 2,000 to 10,000 or more wasps. A second nest found in September may be near the end of its life, but can still sting. Treat both with the same respect.

If you have had one nest treated and then see more wasps, do not assume that treatment failed. Look for a second source. Describe it carefully when you telephone. If wasps keep coming from the original spot, tell the booking team that too.

Weather can mislead you here. A nest that is quiet during a cool spell may be as large as ever, and a second nest may reveal itself only when the sun returns. Look again after a few warm days.

If you have a large garden or several outbuildings, ask a neighbour or relative to walk round with you. Two sets of eyes see more than one, and the extra person can keep watch while you look.

How the pricing works

The price is fixed and simple. Treating a nest is £90 per nest, with one visit guaranteed, and the second one costs less. That means if two nests are found, they can be dealt with together at one visit where practical, and the second costs less than the first. It does not depend on where the nest is or what time of day the visit takes place.

If you find the second nest after the first visit, the same price applies for that nest on the same property. Give the booking team the new position when you ring.

For a business with several buildings or a large site, treat each building as its own property for the purposes of inspection, and describe each location separately when you telephone.

Keep the booking confirmation somewhere you can find it. If a second nest appears later in the year, you will have the date and details of the first visit to hand when you ring.

Preventing a third

When the nests have been dealt with, spend the winter on prevention. Repair gaps in eaves and walls, and ask a tradesperson to deal with damaged vents or chimneys. Clear dense growth from the base of walls. Put a diary note for late April so you can start checking early.

It helps to keep a map or a list of where the nests were each year. Patterns often emerge, and they tell you where to look first.

Where a neighbour has a nest and you also have one, you can compare notes. It is possible that the colonies began in the same fortnight, and a shared check of boundaries from late April will show early signs on both sides.

The fixed price with Wasp Nest Removal Essex is £90 per nest, one visit guaranteed, and an additional nest on the same property comes to £35 more. Homes, shops, offices and other business premises are all covered, and it is fully insured, trading seven days a week with a same-day service on offer.

To book, phone 01245 327274 or book online using the form on the contact page. While arranging the visit, mention that you want to know if the empty nest can be taken down.

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