Loughton sits against Epping Forest, so wasps have woodland on one side and plenty of family homes on the other. If you have seen them streaming to a gap in a roof, wall or shed, there is probably a nest, and our technician can treat it so the colony dies back safely.
Please keep children and pets well away and do not try to knock the nest down, spray it or block the hole. A nest that is disturbed will defend itself, and the stings often come when someone least expects it.
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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With woodland close by there are plenty of hollow trees, old logs and thick hedges where queens wake up in spring. Many of them move on to the gardens and houses nearby, choosing lofts, soffits, bay roofs and gaps in brickwork. The large number of family homes means plenty of garden sheds, garages and playhouses as well, all of them dry and rarely disturbed.
In Loughton, a nest hidden in a garden shed or a compost corner may only be noticed when someone opens the door or starts mowing. If you trim a hedge near one, the vibration alone can set wasps off. Look for a steady line of insects before you go near any quiet corner, and watch from a distance for a few minutes first. Never lean over to check.
On arrival the technician asks where you have seen the wasps and checks the entrance, working out the safest way to reach the nest. A professional product is applied to it directly, and the colony dies back over the following hours and days. We ask family members and pets to stay away from the area while this happens, and we explain when it is safe to return.
Afterwards you may see a few stragglers around the entrance in Loughton, but numbers should drop steadily. Where the old nest is inside a loft it can usually stay or be bagged and removed, and we will say which suits your property. We also point out the gap that let them in, so that it can be repaired before spring comes round again, which is the surest way to avoid a repeat.
Shops along the Loughton high road and homes with a barbecue and a sweet tooth all see more wasps from August onwards, when workers become irritable and go after sugary food. Keep bins lidded and clear plates quickly. If you are in IG10 and the nest is near a door, pushchair route or play area, tell us when you book. We also cover Epping and Harlow.
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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 →Some do, using old burrows and holes in banks or lawns. You may just see wasps vanishing into a patch of earth. Keep away, mark the spot from a distance, and call us so a technician can treat it safely.
It can be, because wasps defend the nest if anyone opens the door or moves things near it. Avoid the shed, keep children away and have it treated before you go back in. We can help you decide what to do with the old nest.
The treatment is applied directly into the nest by a trained technician, which keeps it targeted. We take care around the garden and keep pets and children away. Please do not use sprays or home remedies, as they are far less controlled.
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.
