As the warm weather approaches and we spend more time enjoying the outdoors we begin to notice an increased presence of wasps. Increased wasp sightings in and around your home can indicate a wasp nest problem. Read on to learn how to get rid of wasp nests safely and effectively.
Wasp nests are usually found in sheltered spots such as wall cavities, roof spaces, lofts, attics, sheds, gardens etc. You can locate a nest by watching the flight path of returning wasps.
Getting rid of a wasp nest can be daunting for non-professionals therefore it’s important to follow the guidance below.
Before you begin to even approach the nest ensure you wear protective clothing, gloves and a wasp veil for your own safety. As well as protective clothing make sure you have your products ready to hand.
Once you have all your protective gear and wasp nest killer products you need to begin planning when and how you will approach the nest.
We suggest approaching the nest at a time when there is the least amount of wasp activity but also reasonable daylight for best visibility. If you have to approach the nest in the dark ensure you have a torch or other sources of lighting.
You will also need to consider the location of the nest and how accessible it is. Ideally you need to be able to comfortably apply product directly to / inside the nest. Additional equipment may be required to reach nests in inaccessible areas.
Once you are in a position where you can safely apply product to the nest, take up your wasp nest killer foam spray and thoroughly spray the entire nest all over. Try and cover as much as the nest interior and exterior as possible.
Not only does this spray neutralise wasp activity it also offers long lasting protection by preventing further nest reconstruction.
Once you have finished applying the product to the nest, leave the area and wait to see if your treatment has been successful. If wasp activity remains then repeat treatment following the steps above.
There’s lots of advice online on the best ways to get rid of wasp nests without professional products. This is not recommended and will most likely cause you or whoever is removing the nest to get badly hurt.
Using water is another common method regularly used to try and destroy a wasp nest. However, if your wasp nest is indoors, using water could actually cause more damage to your property.
Also, flooding the nest will not get rid of wasps and will only make them more aggressive towards you.
Using fire as a method to get rid of wasp nests is dangerous and ineffective. Wasp nests are made from a thin chewed wood pulp substance, making it very flammable and therefore very dangerous in or around your home.
The fire will also not kill the wasps and again will only make them more aggressive towards you.
Brave people may result in using a baton-like tool such as a baseball bat or even just physical force to try and destroy their wasp nest.
This is the worst method out of them all and requires you to be within close proximity of the nest, thus putting you in direct danger of getting stung or harmed.
If you have a wasp nest in roof cavities or another hard to reach location you may need to use a ladder to treat the nest.
Alternatively, you can use a wasp smoke bomb to reach nests at height or in an enclosed area.
If using smoke bombs make sure to close all windows and doors in the area, place the smoke bomb on a heat resistant surface in the center of the room, ignite and exit the room for at least 2 hours.
If you have a wasp nest in a bush you will most likely have to use a wasp nest spray from a distance to destroy the nest.
Our wasp nest foam killer spray is expertly designed for precise and targeted application. From a distance apply the spray to the entirety of the nest interior and exterior for immediate wasp elimination and nest eradication.
Getting rid of wasp nests in lofts is difficult as they are normally in hard to reach, inaccessible areas.
If you can safely reach and apply products to the nest then applying a spray directly onto the nest is recommended. If the nest is not directly accessible you can use a wasp smoke bomb.
As long as the loft has no open areas a wasp bomb will fumigate the whole loft and kill wasps instantly.
Make sure to follow some of these simple yet effective tips to reduce the likelihood of wasp infestations or wasp nests appearing in your home.
Make sure to routinely check your home and garden for wasp nests, especially in Summer months. The earlier you can spot a nest, the easier it will be remove.
Check common areas such as sheds, roofs, attics, lofts, bushes etc.
As the Summer months draw in we begin to spend more time outside, often leaving sweet food lingering around instantly attracting wasps.
Make sure to keep food areas clean and dispose of any leftovers as soon as possible. Wasps will continue to search for food in the same area if they keep successfully feeding.
Wasps can squeeze into the smallest of cracks, holes and gaps so sealing up obvious entry points can greatly reduce the chance of wasps creating nests.
During warmer months, wasp activity is known to be higher so it’s a good idea to have a wasp killer spray to hand for killing wasps that end up indoors. Killing these wasps will help reduce the chances of a bigger infestation developing.
Rubbish bins indoors and outdoors are one of the biggest culprits when it comes to attracting wasps to your home.
Make sure to regularly empty these bins, especially during the warmer months to avoid the build up of waste food.
If outdoor bins are causing high wasp activity, maybe consider positioning these bins further away from your property. The closer they are, the higher the chance of them entering your home.
