Any wasps nest experts out there???

[empowered]

Spent the grotty weekend clearing out our eaves cupboard - came across something that looked like it had escaped from Torchwood:o :o :o A humungous wasps nest... must be about 1 metre in length and possibly the same in diameter:o . We have spoken to the Council about its removal and they have said wasps don't return to their nest and for us to remove it ourselves!!!:o I thought wasps returned each year and just made it bigger. Blimey, its too big to get through the door!! Any safety advice much appreciated

[jowalshy]

Is it humming?

[jowalshy]

Best to get an expert pest controller in. I only know of one around my way and I am not to sure as to what part of Surrey you are in.


But if you do try and get rid of it yourself, the best time is very early in the morning/evening when the wasps are less busy.

[empowered]

Originally Posted by jowalshy

Is it humming?

:o :o :o Bloody hell, not getting that near to listen to it! Might get swallowed up!

[gizmo111]

Bit old - but there is some discussion on it over here

[empowered]

Originally Posted by jowalshy

Best to get an expert pest controller in. I only know of one around my way and I am not to sure as to what part of Surrey you are in.


But if you do try and get rid of it yourself, the best time is very early in the morning/evening when the wasps are less busy.

Many thanks for PM jowalshy! Have just had an email answer back from a pest controller who confirms that they never come back and can get to the size of small armchair in one season:o It's just a case now of which family member draws the short straw for removal

[empowered]

Originally Posted by gizmo111

Bit old - but there is some discussion on it over here

Thanks gizmo.... just clarifies what I have now found out but still an impressive piece of engineering - almost a shame to destroy it, but it's bit too alien and too near my head at night to keep it in place

[freakyleaky]

Just hit it with a big stick and it will crumble into dust. Trust me there won't be any wasps in there. I find them all the time when removing old roofs.

[jowalshy]

Have a hoover at the ready if you do as FL says. I'm not to sure what they make their nests out of, but it can't be out of anything pleasant.

[empowered]

Originally Posted by freakyleaky

Just hit it with a big stick and it will crumble into dust. Trust me there won't be any wasps in there. I find them all the time when removing old roofs.

Ooh thanks freaky... was wondering how we were going to get it through the small door!

[DOBBYDOG]

Take a picture first before you destroy it and show us all. I'd love to see it !!

[Castlebest]

they are very pretty although I can understand why empowered didn't want to go anywhere near it (I have one in my loft too) I believe the wasps make them by chewing wood into a pulp

[empowered]

Originally Posted by Castlebest

they are very pretty although I can understand why empowered didn't want to go anywhere near it (I have one in my loft too) I believe the wasps make them by chewing wood into a pulp

Hmm ... is that the sound of the roof falling in

[empowered]

Originally Posted by DOBBYDOG

Take a picture first before you destroy it and show us all. I'd love to see it !!

Hi Dobby - just for you ... don't have nightmares!

[gyzmo]

[DOBBYDOG]

Wow :o

that is fantastic, just look at the size of it !!

I hate wasps and would absolutely c*** myself if that was in my house

The best of luck anyway getting rid.
Shame you cant keep it