Chemical free wasp nest removal, no pesticides with our wasps nest removal service.

Why destroy wasp's nests without chemicals?

We like to think differently, and also like our countryside and wildlife as it is, so we have developed and tested methods of wasp nest destruction and removal that are totally harmless. That means you are safe, your family and pets are safe, and its very environmentally friendly, in fact, it has no environmental impact at all!

Our chemical-free wasp nest destruction is becoming more popular. Natural wasp control is the favoured option in compost heaps, near fish ponds, streams and rivers, water tanks, areas where food is stored or prepared, in animal housing, in fact, anywhere where pesticides pose a risk to the environment or occupiers. The more we analyse the environmental impact of chemicals, the more the natural wasp nest removal makes sense.

To eradicate a wasp infestation on a DIY basis is a dangerous and unpleasant task, even when using modern wasps nest destroyer sprays, but attempting pesticide free wasp nest removal without the correct equipment and procedures in place is asking for trouble. The dangers of DIY treatments become greater as the year progresses and nests become bigger and the wasps become more aggressive.

Control nuisance wasps

Here at Nature in Balance, our wasp control services go far beyond just treating problem wasp nests, we can help to stop wasps bothering you. This is an important element to wasp control, because wasps that are being bothersome are not only far more likely to sting, but will also transmit disease by walking on our food. With careful planning and strategic use of modern technology, we can drastically reduce the occurrence of annoying wasp problems. In line with our chemical-free control methods, control of annoying wasps is environmentally safe.

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Are they wasps?

Between late March to May, many different bees appear, such as masonry bees. These look very similar to wasps, and although solitary, may appear in large numbers in one area. If you are unsure, we can identify them correctly. These solitary bees cause no harm and are extremely beneficial. Take a look at our article on identifying wasps and bees and maybe check our bee page for additional information.

Why get rid of wasps?

Wasps are beneficial to our ecosystem, and therefore we will only treat a wasps nest if it is, or is likely to cause a nuisance or safety issue.
Occasionally, wasps and hornets build their nests where they will become a problem when the nest gets bigger and the wasps become aggressive.

Apart from being very painful, a wasp sting can be dangerous and occasionally fatal.

If the wasp's nest is approached or disturbed in any way, the wasps attack, each one capable of inflicting multiple stings.
Hornets cause similar problems but are much less aggressive. They are fairly common in Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex.
One of the main problems with having a hornet nest near your home is their habit of coming indoors in the evening, usually flying around the light.

How are wasps controlled?

Usually, a wasp's nest is treated with insecticide, or treated naturally with organic and harmless substances. If required, a wasp's nest can be removed once the wasps have gone. Our methods of pesticide-free wasp nest treatments vary according to the location of the nest. Only a proper inspection can determine the method to be used or if organic nest treatment is possible.

Wasp biology.

Wasps and hornets start to appear in late spring. These will be queen wasps that have overwintered with fertilized eggs inside them.
The queen wasp builds a round nest out of chewed wood (pulp) which will be roughly the size of a golf ball. She lays her eggs in the nest and tends them when they hatch into grubs. The grubs grow and then pupate, emerging as small worker wasps. At this point, the queen wasp stays in the nest and is tended by the workers while she lays eggs. These worker wasps also start expanding the nest and hunting for caterpillars and aphids which they feed to the next batch of grubs. The wasp grubs produce a sweet substance which is fed to the worker wasps. With this cycle replicated time after time, the wasps' nest can become huge and contain many thousands of wasps.

Towards the end of summer, the nest produces male wasps and queens which mate, the queens flying off to overwinter with fertile eggs ready for the following spring. There are now no grubs in the nest to sustain the workers, so they go in search of sweet substances. They feed on fallen fruit and may become slow due to the cooler conditions. Aggression levels appear higher at this time, but in fact the wasps are just laden with poor quality sweet substances and are slow to react when threatened or encountered.

You can often find a wasps nest in the loft, but wasps will also build a nest in your shed, garage, in a hole in the ground or in a bush.
If you are looking for a wasp nest on your building, you may find them going under tiles, into a window frame, going into air brick, into the soffit board or brickwork. Look for regular wasp traffic in and out of holes and cavities. The most common problem is wasps going into the eaves.

We have treated wasps nests in hats, in the foam of patio furniture, in water tanks (non toxic removal) and amongst animal feed, to
name but a few!

Call Justin now to get your wasps nest treated! 07855 833417