Saffron Walden is full of old buildings, and old buildings are full of hidden corners. If wasps are flying in and out of a crack in a wall, a roofline or a barn in or near the town, a nest is almost certainly behind it. Our technician will find it and treat it so the colony dies back.
Until then, give the nest plenty of room, keep children and pets away, and do not stuff the hole or spray into it. Doing either can send angry wasps through the smallest gap into your living space, and these older buildings have many such gaps.
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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Many properties in Saffron Walden are timber-framed or centuries old, with thick walls, deep roof spaces and chimneys that are no longer used. Settling over time leaves cracks at joints, and a queen looking for somewhere dry in spring will find them. Nests in these buildings are often tucked behind timber, under old tiles or deep inside a chimney breast, and can grow unnoticed.
Because the countryside starts just beyond the edge of town, there are also barns, stables, garden outbuildings and tall hedges close by. These hold nests as well. Look out for a regular flow of wasps to one spot on a warm day, or a faint papery rustling inside a wall or ceiling, especially in the evening when the building is quiet. Do not knock on the wall to test it.
In an older property the technician takes more care over how to reach the nest, so that tiles, plaster and beams are not harmed, and we talk through any worries you have about the building. The nest is treated with a professional product from the safest point available, which may be an outside eave or a loft hatch, and the colony dies back over the following hours and days without a mess being left behind.
After the visit to your Saffron Walden property, we explain whether the old nest should be taken out or left to dry in the void. Fixing cracks in listed or protected buildings is a matter for a specialist builder, and we only point out where the wasps got in. A few stragglers at the entrance for a day or so are normal, and we tell you what to watch for.
The town is busy with visitors and market days in Saffron Walden, and from August wasps turn up around food stalls, cafe gardens and pub tables. If a nest is near a doorway or seating in CB10 or CB11, tell us when booking so we can plan around the crowds and keep people well clear while we work. We also cover Great Dunmow 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.
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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 →Wasps chew wood fibre to make their paper nest, which usually leaves only surface marks. The bigger problem is a growing colony in a hidden space. If you notice damage or a lot of activity, have it looked at promptly.
Keep away from the wall, do not drill or poke it, and keep an eye on where wasps come out. Call us with that information and a technician will find the safest way to reach and treat the nest.
Yes. Barns, stables, sheds and garages are all common nest sites, and we treat them in the same careful way. Tell us if animals or stored goods are nearby so that we can plan to keep them safe.
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.
