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Wasps in abundance

Over the last few weeks we have carried out more Wasp Nest removal in Wigan than we thought possible. Now that could be down to several factors. We have been doing this for 10 years so pretty well established. From Wigan Council’s Good Trader Scheme we have won several awards for great feedback and customer service. Our social medial presence and the customer reviews we receive are bigger and better than ever. The weather has also been perfect for wasps to be on the increase.

Biggest nests in August / September

One thing for sure is that the Common Wasp really is thriving. Unfortunately, it seems to be more and more in and around our homes! I truly believe that this is due to a lack of its natural habitat as we expand our housing estates. Another thing that seems to be getting bigger is the sheer number of wasps in a single nest and the physical size each nest is growing to by the end of the season.

What a whopper

Wasps in the loft

Small football sized nests in the boxing of a fascia and soffit area or hanging in a loft space or shed are relatively simple to remove. But imagine a hot summers day of 20 degrees plus outside and you’ve found a wasp nest in your loft. So you call Standish Pest Control to help you get your holiday suitcases down. When they arrive to remove the troublesome wasp nest in your loft the find the loft full of clutter. Andy needs to wear an all-encompassing bee suit and gloves. Up to 3 layers of clothing underneath to protect from the long stinger. The loft is not only cluttered it hasn’t got floor boards. Its raging hot up there like a furnace!

Shed roof nest, Wasp Nest removal in Wigan

The lull before the swarm

Approaching the nest cautiously, Andy of Standish Pest Control is now lied prone crawling closer to the wasp nest. He is blocking much of the poor lighting making the job that bit harder. Sweat runs down his face making his eyes sting. Trying not to disturb the nest until the last second he positions his catch bucket under the nest. Pressurising the insecticide applicator ready to cover the nest before the alarm goes off and he’s covered by a swarm of angry wasps. He dusts the outer skin of the nest, the entrance and surrounding areas. This helps knock down those first out of the nest before it’s captured.

Extractor fan nest, Wasp Nest removal in Wigan

Removal of a wasp nest

Quickly making a grab for the removal tool and releasing the wasp nest from its purchase on the roof lining. Andy expertly catches it in the bucket, swiftly sealing the lid on to prevent escape. The remaining wasps will receive the ‘good news’ in due course. Any remnants of the nest are collected by hand or using a litter picker if out of reach.

Swam of angry wasps

Getting out of the loft is for a pest controller as precarious as getting in. The only difference is he has a bucket of super angry wasps under his arm. And a group of their mates swarming around his head!

CCTV Nest

What to expect

Once out of the loft with all materials and tools recovered back to the van. Andy the pest controller takes off all his PPE and downs a load of cold thirst quenching juice and takes a few minutes to recover. A full explanation of the removal of the wasp nest and what the customer should expect to encounter in the coming hours and days.

Velux window, Wasp Nest removal in Wigan

What happens next

The bucket containing the treated wasp nest will stay sealed for 24 hours to ensure all wasp die off without stinging anyone. The nest can then be incinerated or composted.

Golf ball nest, Wasp Nest removal in Wigan

Other place you can find wasps

Removal from a roof or gutter line is a similar affair, the main differences are the open air and working at height. But for Andy a loft is far harder and more daunting a task due to the enclosed nature making escape, injury or damage more likely.

Wasps under the roof tiles Wasp Nest removal in Wigan

What happens if……?

“I dread to think what would happen if I were to pass out or go into anaphylactic shock whilst in a hot loft”, fortunately Andy’s daughter Megan works alongside him and has the means to help or get help should it be required. Should any damage occur whilst in the loft, up a ladder or on the roof Standish Property Maintenance have both the means and the insurance to correct. After spending close to 20 years in the roofing industry Andy is comfortable both on a ladder or roof. Priding himself removing wasp nests with the highest degree of accuracy.

Wasps in the valleys Wasp Nest removal in Wigan

What to do:

If you find that you need a Wasp Nest removal in Wigan, you should not try and tackle it yourself, especially at this time of year when they’re getting very large. Contact Standish Property Maintenance & Pest Control in Wigan on 07920001980. They will help carry out the Wasp Nest removal in Wigan.

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What is the point of Wasps?

What are WASPS?

A wasp is any insect of the order Hymenoptera and suborder Apocrita that is neither a bee nor an ant. The Apocrita have a common evolutionary ancestor and form a clade; wasps as a group do not form a clade, but are paraphyletic with respect to bees and ants

What is good about wasps?

In early summer wasps, like bees, pollinate plants and flowers as they feed on nectar. Wasps do serve a purpose, and despite being a problem at certain times of the year, they are a beneficial insect. In the natural world, wasps although irritating to humans, have their role to play.

What is its life cycle?

In social wasps, workers (sterile females) have an average lifespan of 12-22 days, drones (fertile males) have a slightly longer lifespan than workers, and queens (fertile females) have an average lifespan of 12 months.

Do they hibernate?

Throughout Winter, the queen wasp hibernates in a cocoon, or golf ball sized hibernation cell, having been fertilised by male wasps before hibernation. In Spring, the fertilised queen wasp emerges from hibernation and looks for a suitable nesting site to build her colony.

What do they eat?

Adult wasps capture insects, chop them up and carry parts back to the nest feed it to their young.

Instead of eating insects and spiders, adult wasps – both social and solitary – only feed on sugars. In the wild, sugars come from flower nectar and honeydew produced by aphids. Wasp larvae also produce a sugary liquid that the adults consume.

How many Wasps are there in a nest?

Up to 300 eggs being produced every day and up to 5,000 adults feeding grubs and building the nest structure.

How many stings can kill a human?

Unlike bees, wasps do not die after they sting someone. In fact, they can sting multiple people, multiple times during their lifetime. This is one reason why wasps can be so deadly, especially if you are allergic.

The average person can safely tolerate 10 stings per pound of body weight. The average adult can withstand more than 1000 stings, although 500 stings could kill a child.

How can the infestation be treated?

To remove wasps, you don’t need to remove the nest, but you will need to treat it. Standish Pest Control in Wigan has the technical knowledge and access to professional use insecticides (not available to the public) and the appropriate protective equipment to avoid getting a nasty sting.

We will usually apply an insecticide near the entrance of the nest. The wasps then carry the chemical into the nest. From a few hours to a few days you should see a difference to the numbers of wasps.

Standish Pest Control in Wigan will have the tools to reach and treat the most inaccessible nest in the safest way possible.

Our application of control measures are more accurate than some Pest Controllers that only work at ground level. We have Public Liability insurance, qualifications and experience that cover us to work up to 10 meters high. Access from either a ladder, mobile scaffold tower or MEWPs.

If we haven’t removed the nest on our first visit its possibly because it’s not accessible. Although you could request that we come and remove the nest after a few days if it is possible. But this will normally incur an extra charge.

Alternatively, you can wait until the Autumn or Winter when you are certain no live wasps remain and remove the nest yourself. If the nest has been treated with a pesticide we suggest you wear protective clothing and gloves.

Call to action

Quite often, we find our customers feel nothing short of overwhelmed by some of the work they need doing. We stop at nothing to explain thoroughly what needs doing. Describing what we will do it and ultimately what it will cost. We want to help you feel confident in us and the value of our work.

Rest assured that your problem won’t be the biggest we’ve seen or the smallest we’ve treated. We will be able to help, just need you to get in touch.

Call us on 07920001980 or use our contact page and tell us what the problem is.

Joke: Where do wasps go on vacation?

Sting-apore!

On 19th August 2018 we received the following feedback: Messaged on Friday night and he came at 9am the next morning as promised to deal with the wasp nest we had, did a great job, friendly and efficient, I would highly recommend this company. Wigan Good Trader Scheme.