{"id":14550,"date":"2026-05-04T02:30:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T02:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog?p=14550"},"modified":"2026-05-13T08:38:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T08:38:04","slug":"how-to-deal-with-wasps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-wasps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to deal with wasps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With wasp nests capable of housing thousands of these stinging insects at a time, it\u2019s not surprising that a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/insects\/wasps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wasp infestation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be somewhat unnerving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019ve located a nest or seem to be batting away wasps all day long, it\u2019s important to get the problem seen to as soon as possible. As summer progresses, nests grow rapidly in size which means that the number of wasps increases too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s even more problematic is that as autumn draws closer and food supplies become scarce, wasps become increasingly aggressive. It\u2019s therefore very important that you don\u2019t try to take matters into your own hands. Always call a qualified professional <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/insects\/wasps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wasp pest controller<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who will be able to eradicate an infestation quickly and safely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not sure whether or not you have a wasp problem, Prokill will be able to confirm this for you. Other signs include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It goes without saying but if you regularly notice a lot of wasps in or around your home, there could be a nest nearby\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some species of wasps build their nests by chewing wood so you may notice holes or tunnels appearing in wooden surfaces on the exterior of your home<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can see a nest. Wasps typically make their nests from chewed wood pulp and saliva, which is what gives them that distinct papery wall. You\u2019re more likely to find them in quiet, sheltered areas which provide easy access to the outside world. This can include roof spaces, wall cavities, under eaves, in bird boxes, sheds, garages or if you\u2019re really unlucky \u2013 in wardrobes or the corners of quiet rooms in the house<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>How do I get rid of a wasp nest?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you try to remove or destroy a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/insects\/wasps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wasp nest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the wasps inside will naturally feel threatened and therefore become aggressive. As they fight to defend their nest and their young, they will sting you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With potentially thousands of angry wasps going after you, trying to remove a nest by yourself is best case scenario, incredibly painful and worst case scenario, very dangerous.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please call a professional pest controller to deal with the problem for you. They will be able to eliminate the wasps and keep you and your family safe from the threat of being stung.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of our technicians have special protective gear to keep safe during treatment and because we\u2019re BPCA (British Pest Control Association) certified, you can be rest assured that you\u2019re in safe hands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to prevent a wasp infestation<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/insects\/wasps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wasp infestation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is key of you want to avoid any problems with them \u2013 especially during the summer months when they\u2019re most active. In order to do this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly check for nests in your home, garden, loft, shed and in cavity walls. A nest in its early stages is much easier to remove than one that\u2019s reached maturity\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep rubbish in a bin with a secure lid \u2013 wasps are attracted to its contents, especially towards the end of summer when food supplies aren\u2019t as plentiful\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep windows and doors closed or install insect screens so they can\u2019t enter your property\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To book in for your free pest control audit, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get in touch with Prokill today.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find out more, head over to\u00a0our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/insects\/wasps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wasp pest control service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page. \u00a0Alternatively, you can\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get in touch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to book your free, no obligation pest audit, complete our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0or call us on 0800 328 9354.<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With wasp nests capable of housing thousands of these stinging insects at a time, it\u2019s not surprising that a wasp infestation can be somewhat unnerving.\u00a0 Whether you\u2019ve located a nest or seem to be batting away wasps all day long, it\u2019s important to get the problem seen to as soon as possible. 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