A busy wasp nest in Harlow can sit unnoticed in a loft or wall for weeks, until the traffic of insects at one small gap gives it away. Our technician comes out, finds the nest, and treats it with a professional product so the colony dies back without anyone getting stung.
If you can see wasps going in and out, stay well back and keep children and pets away. Do not poke the nest, spray it or plug the hole, because a disturbed colony can turn defensive very quickly.
Found a wasp nest at your home or business? We treat wasp nests across Essex for £90 fixed cost.
Wasps commonly build nests around roof spaces, eaves, sheds, garages and other sheltered spots. Rather than disturbing a nest yourself, speak to our pest-control team.
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Harlow was laid out in neighbourhoods divided by green wedges, and that suits wasps well. Houses back onto open grass and mature trees, so queens have plenty of hedges, garden sheds and roof spaces to start a nest in each spring, and the warm south facing walls of many houses help the colony get going early. We are often called to flat roof edges, garage eaves and soffits where tiles meet the wall, places that are hard to see from the ground.
Because a large share of homes here are rented, we also deal with tenants who spot a nest and are unsure who should act. Landlords and managing agents can arrange the visit directly, and we are used to working around tenants' access and keys. The same goes for industrial estates, where nests form in roller shutter boxes, cladding gaps and the voids above loading doors, which are rarely inspected.
First we look at where the wasps are entering and how the nest can be reached, using a ladder or loft access where needed. We choose the treatment to suit the spot, whether it is a tight cavity, a high eave or a hanging nest in a shrub, and we keep the area clear while we work, so neighbours and family stay safe.
After treatment the colony dies back over the next day or two, so some stray wasps around the entrance in Harlow are normal. We explain whether the old nest is worth taking out, which often depends on how easy it is to reach, and how to seal the gap once it is empty so a new queen finds nothing to move into next year. Minor repairs are usually a job for a builder or handyman.
In Harlow, ring us as soon as you see a steady flow of wasps to one spot, particularly in CM17, CM18, CM19 or CM20 where a nest sits close to a school run, a play area or a staff entrance. Meanwhile keep windows near the nest closed, cover sweet food and drinks outside, and do not swat at wasps, as that can attract more. We also cover Epping and Loughton.
We cover towns and villages across Essex. Choose your area to see how wasp nest removal works locally.
A single wasp is usually just passing through, but a steady stream flying to and from one spot is the clearest sign that a nest is close by.
Read the guide →It is tempting to deal with a wasp nest yourself, but stings, falls and a more aggressive colony make it one of the jobs most worth leaving to a professional.
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Most household pests leave clues behind, and learning to read droppings, damage, noises and timing will help you decide what you are dealing with and what to do next.
Read the guide →It depends on your tenancy, so check with your landlord or agent first. Either of you can book us, and we can explain what we found and what was done so that the right person has the information they need for their records.
Most activity falls away within a day or two as the colony dies back. Wasps returning from outside can still arrive at the entrance for a short time. If many are still active after several days, let us know and we will advise.
Yes. Any dry, sheltered void can be used, including cladding gaps, roller shutter boxes, ducting and the space above loading doors. We treat these on commercial premises as well as homes, taking care to keep staff and customers away during the work.
Tell us what you have found and roughly where it is. We will come back to you — or call 01245 327 274 if it is urgent.
