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How Long Does Professional Wasp Nest Treatment Take in Aythorpe Roding?
With the children at home all day, a wasp nest is more than a nuisance, and a little planning gets the garden back for them quickly.
A nest at the worst time
The school holidays coincide with the peak of the wasp season. Colonies build from late April and reach their largest in August, just as children want to be outdoors all day. A nest in the garden can mean weeks of restriction if it is left.
The sensible approach is to deal with it as soon as it is found. The fee is a fixed £90 per nest, same-day service is offered and the business is open seven days a week.
For a family in Aythorpe Roding, the aim is to get the nest treated early and the garden open again within a couple of days.
Parents often delay because they hope the wasps will lose interest. A nest does not lose interest; it grows. A nest started in spring will be at its largest by the time the holidays are well under way.
If you noticed the first wasps in June, it is worth acting then, before the long days of August.
If you are going to be at home with the children all through the holidays, treat the first week as a time to survey the garden. Walk the boundary, look at the eaves and sheds from a distance, and check for any pattern of wasps going in and out. Finding a nest early, before it is large, is far better than discovering it in August.
Involve the children in the looking, but from a safe viewpoint.
Explaining it to the children
Children cope well when they understand. A simple explanation does the job.
- There is a wasp nest, and a person is coming to deal with it.
- The garden is closed until the grown-ups say it is safe.
- Nobody goes to look, throw things or poke at it.
- If a wasp lands on you, stand still or walk away calmly.
Give them something to do inside and a window to watch from if they want to.
Older children can be given a job: they can be the lookout from a window, noting each hour how busy the nest looks. It turns a worry into a project, and keeps them away from the spot. Younger ones can draw the garden and mark the no-go zone.
Be firm about rules, and consistent. A child who is allowed to look from the patio today will want to look from the lawn tomorrow.
Planning the days
Treat the visit day as an indoor day. Plan activities that do not need the garden: baking, films, games or a trip out.
If you are going out, make sure the technician has access and that you leave the nest side of the house secured. A day trip is a good way to avoid the whole business, as long as someone can open gates.
After the visit, keep up the restrictions for a day or two. Children are quick to forget, so a visible reminder such as a ribbon across the gate helps.
If you are going away, ask the business about timing. A visit before you go means the nest is quiet by the time you return, and you avoid coming home to a lively garden. Leave a key with a neighbour only if the technician needs entry, and not otherwise.
If you are staying put, a visit early in the day gives you the whole day to watch the nest settle.
A neighbour’s children may be part of the plan. If your garden is the place where all the children meet, tell the other parents about the nest, so that no one turns up expecting to play outside. A quick message is enough.
If a play date has to be cancelled or moved, the reason is a good one.
Garden toys and snacks
Wasps like sweet food and drink. During this period, picnic teas, ice lollies and fruit juice should be eaten indoors.
- Bring paddling pools, trampolines and toys away from the nest side.
- Cover sandpits and water play.
- Put bins with tight lids well away from play areas.
- Check cups and cans before children drink.
Within a day or two, activity usually fades, but wait for the all-clear before reopening.
Don’t forget family pets and the garden hose. A dog sniffing at a hole or a hose pointed at a nest is a recipe for stings. Keep pets in, and put the hose away.
After a day or two, if the nest is quiet, you can reopen the garden in stages, starting with the part furthest from the nest.
Stings and allergies
If a child is stung, wash the area, remove the sting if visible and use a cold pack. Comfort them and watch them over the next few hours. Tell the business at booking if anyone is allergic.
Do not give any medicine without advice from a pharmacist or doctor.
Make a quick check of the house for wasps before bedtime during this period. A wasp in a child’s bedroom is a particular worry. Close windows, and check curtains and toys left on the sill.
At the end of the holidays, take stock. If the nest has been dealt with and the garden is open, you will have a quiet start to the new term. If not, you may need to keep the restrictions in place, and the business can advise.
Remember that a late-summer nest may still be active in September, so the habits of the holidays remain useful for a while.
Booking
The business covers domestic and commercial properties and is fully insured. If wasps are still active after a day or two, tell the business.
Wasps on your property in Aythorpe Roding?
Fixed price £90 per nest, same-day service available.