Wasps are a dangerous pest that can be almost impossible to manage without professional pest control. At Pest-Tech, we have extensive experience carrying out wasp nest removal across Maidstone and Kent, so we’ve put together this guide to how much it costs to treat a wasp infestation.
How Much Does Wasp Nest Removal Cost?
While it is impossible to provide an accurate quote, wasp nest removal from Pest-Tech starts from just £80+ VAT.
Our aim is to be as cost-effective as possible, but the actual wasp nest removal cost you pay will vary depending on several factors. For a start, we need to understand the exact type of infestation you have. Many homeowners aren’t sure what species are on their property, so the first step is to identify the species of pest you’re dealing with.
This will be covered by your call-out fee, so if you decide not to use our services or we’re unable to help, then this is all you will pay.
Once we know if we’re dealing with wasps, hornets or bees, and know how many nests there are, we can provide you with a full quote for the work and carry out a risk assessment of the site.
Our team will then get to work getting the nest removed. As well as active wasp nests, we will also look for additional nests. Because wasps only use nests once, they can leave additional nests, which might be used by other insects, such as bed bugs, fleas or ants. That’s why it’s important that we check for old nests as well as active nests before we provide you with your full quote.
What Happens During Your Wasp Nest Treatment?
When you call in a professional pest control company like Pest-Tech to carry out your wasp nest treatment, the first step will be a survey.
Our team will look for ground-level nests, as well as any old nests that wasps have left behind during the previous season.
Wasps are active between late spring and early autumn, depending on the weather, as they prefer warmth. In the winter months, the old queen and worker wasps die off, and the new queen hibernates until the next wasp season, when she will build a new nest and start a new colony.
Our experts will wear protective clothing to protect themselves from wasp stings and use professional-grade insecticides to eradicate the wasps.
When the wasps are dead, our pest controllers will remove the nests carefully, making sure they don’t damage your property during the process.
All debris, including old wasp nests, will be bagged and disposed of off-site, and we will aim to leave your space tidy and ready for use. You can learn more about how we get rid of wasp nests with our guide.
How Are Wasp Nest Removal Costs Determined?
Wasp nest removal costs are determined by a number of different factors, including:
- Nest Size: Wasp nests start at the size of a golf ball, but can grow to the size of a basketball or even larger. The larger the nest, the higher the price of your wasp nest removal.
- Size Of The Wasp Colony: More wasps will require more insecticide and work, which can raise your removal cost.
- Number of Nests: Additional nests will require more work and will increase your wasp nest removal cost.
- Access Issues: Nests in hard-to-reach areas, such as up chimneys or inside walls, will take more work and time to remove.
Why Is Professional Wasp Nest Removal Important?
It’s vital that you don’t try to remove a wasp nest yourself, as this can be dangerous. Wasps can become aggressive when they feel threatened and can deliver painful stings.
Unlike bees, wasps can sting as many times as required without dying. For anyone who is allergic to wasps, multiple stings could be potentially life-threatening, as you could go into anaphylactic shock. You may not realise that you are allergic to wasps if you’ve never been stung before, so it is best to be safe. Learn more about the life cycle of a wasp and their behaviour by reading our blog.
Because wasps like to build their nests in confined spaces such as sheds, wall cavities, roof spaces and even chimneys or bird boxes, they can be difficult to access. Without proper safety equipment and expertise, you might damage your property while trying to remove wasp nests.
Pest-Tech has extensive expertise getting rid of wasps, bees, hornets and other insect pests. Because we are RSPH Level 2 certified, we have access to insecticides that aren’t available to the general public.
Operating across Maidstone, Kent and the surrounding area, we can offer the swift removal of wasp colonies and their nests. Our team can also offer pest control services for all types of vermin, so whether you have a wasp infestation or another pest, we’re here to help.
If you see signs of wasp activity and think there is a nest on your property, you can contact us on 01622 296055 or by emailing admin@pest-tech.org.