How Long Does Professional Wasp Nest Treatment Take in Worksop?
Sometimes wasps remain after treatment because there is more than one nest. Here is how to recognise that and what to do next.
When one treatment is not the whole story
Occasionally a household has the nest treated and still sees wasps a few days later. In some cases that is just stragglers, but in others the explanation is simply that there was more than one nest. It happens, particularly in a big garden, on a large building or in a neighbourhood with several sheltered spots.
If you are in Worksop in north Nottinghamshire and this has happened to you, it does not mean anything was missed. It means we need to look again at where the wasps are going.
Wasp nests are not exclusive. A queen chooses a site based on shelter and quiet, and two queens may pick spots only a few metres apart without ever interfering with each other. Larger properties, outbuildings and mature gardens simply offer more choices.
The rest of this page explains how to spot that situation and what to do about it without taking risks.
How a second nest shows itself
The clearest sign is wasp traffic in a different place from the first nest. You might see a stream of wasps entering a gap in a different wall, a second hole in the ground, or a buzzing from another room. The activity looks purposeful, with a regular flow in and out.
Wasps from the treated nest tend to fade within a day or two. If a separate stream carries on at the same strength, you are probably looking at another colony.
- a second entrance at a different height or on a different side of the building
- wasps flying in a direction that does not match the first nest
- a buzzing in a part of the building away from the first site
- a nest in a garden outbuilding or tree you had not checked
Take care not to confuse wasps with other insects. If the insects you can see are honeybees or bumblebees, we do not treat them, and you should contact a local beekeeper or the relevant bee organisation instead.
Neighbouring nests
Wasps forage over a fair distance, so a nest on the other side of a fence can send workers into your garden. This can be confusing, because the wasps seem to come from nowhere and fly off over the boundary.
If you suspect this, watch the direction of travel from a safe place. A friendly word with the neighbour may help them find a nest they did not know about. We can treat a nest at their property if they book it, and we treat domestic and commercial premises. Never go onto a neighbour’s land to look for a nest yourself.
If the nest is shared between properties, perhaps in a party wall, it is sensible to discuss it with them before calling.
Be honest with yourself about what you can see from your side of the boundary. If a stream of wasps is crossing the fence at head height and vanishing into the next garden, a nest is probably nearby on their side, and a polite word is the best first step.
What an additional nest involves
An additional nest on the same property costs £35 in all. It is agreed on the phone first, like everything else, and nothing is done without your say-so. The first nest is charged at the fixed £95 price.
If you spot the second nest before the visit, mention it when you book. The technician can then deal with both on the same trip, which is simpler for everyone. If it appears afterwards, ring us and we will arrange a visit to look at it.
Whichever way it happens, the advice for the surrounding days is the same. Keep your distance, do not block entrances and keep children and pets away.
Booking both nests together keeps things simple. Describe each location separately on the phone, as the technician will plan a route that deals with them one after another, and each receives the same careful treatment.
Keeping a clear head
A second nest is annoying, but it is also quite ordinary. Wasps pick sheltered spots independently, and a good-sized property can easily offer several. Keep notes about where and when you see activity, because this makes diagnosis easy over the phone.
Ring 0115 937 5117 or use the contact page form to tell us what you have seen. One visit is guaranteed with your treatment, and we would rather hear about a second nest early. If you are unsure whether what you see is a straggler or a new colony, describe it and we will tell you honestly what we think.
It is also reasonable to be sceptical about your own count. Wasps flying in circles can look like twice as many as there are. Watching for five minutes from the same spot and counting only those entering a hole gives a steadier figure.
Remember too that wasp numbers peak in late summer, so a second nest found in August will look busier than the same nest would have looked in June. Judge by whether it is active, not just by how many wasps are on the wing.
A checklist before you ring
Use this to gather your thoughts before phoning us about a suspected second nest.
- Where did the first nest sit, and has the activity there faded?
- Where exactly is the new traffic, and at what height?
- Roughly how many wasps are visible at once?
- Does activity seem to flow from or toward a neighbouring property?
- Is there any way to see the area safely from a window?
With those answers we can usually tell you quickly whether to expect a second visit and arrange it. Please do not approach the area for a closer look, and do not block any hole you find.
Wasps on your property in Worksop?
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