Same-Day Wasp Nest Treatment in Barnsley – What to Expect
Treating the first nest and assuming that is that is the classic error. A careful look around the property, and a mention on the phone, avoids a repeat problem.
The mistake: stopping at the first nest
Once one wasp nest has been found, it is natural to stop looking. Yet properties often have more than one: a nest in the eaves and another in the shed, or a second in a hedge further along the boundary. Missing it means a call a few days later and a second wave of wasps.
If you are in Barnsley, a South Yorkshire town, it is worth a systematic look before you ring. Wasp Exterminator Leeds offers same-day service, open seven days a week, and an additional nest on the same property is £35.
Here is how to search sensibly, from a safe distance, and what to do with what you find.
A thorough search of the property, once, is much better than a series of piecemeal discoveries. It is also far safer than wandering about the garden each day looking for the next one.
Where nests tend to be
Wasps look for sheltered, quiet spots with a way in. Walk round the outside of the property, keeping well back, and check these in turn.
- Eaves, soffits, fascia boards and gable ends.
- Sheds, garages and outbuildings, including gaps around doors.
- Airbricks, vents and gaps in brickwork.
- Hedges, trees and dense shrubs.
- Holes in lawns, banks and under paving.
- Wall cavities, chimneys and loft spaces, where you may notice sound rather than sight.
Look for lines of wasps going in and out. One nest has one main flight line, so two separate lines in different places point to two nests.
If you share a boundary with a neighbour, remember that a nest on their side may be linked to your wasps. Tell them what you have seen so they can keep clear and check their own property, but do not go into their garden to look.
Telling one nest from two entrances
Sometimes a single nest has two openings close together, and that counts as one. Two entrances on opposite sides of a building, or one at the roof and one in the garden, are more likely to be separate.
Do not try to work it out up close. Describe both spots on the phone and let the technician confirm on arrival. If there is any doubt, they will explain what they see, and the price you were told for the first nest stays the same.
It helps to number the nests in your own notes, such as nest one in the eaves and nest two in the hedge, and give the technician both when they arrive. That way nothing is missed and the visit moves quickly.
If a flight line seems to run towards a neighbour's fence, mention it, as it may lead to a nest that is not on your land.
The booking call and the price
Ring early; same-day service is offered but cannot be promised for every call. Call 0113 347 0014 or fill in the booking form on the contact page.
The price is a fixed £90 for the first nest, and £35 for each additional nest on the same property. There is no call-out charge, the price is confirmed on the phone before the visit and nothing is done without your agreement. Domestic and commercial properties are treated alike.
Tell us if anyone in the household is allergic to stings, so it can be taken into account.
Be honest about what you can and cannot see. It is perfectly fine to say that you think there may be another nest but cannot be sure. The technician can then look for it while they are on site, and you will know the price is £35 for each additional nest, confirmed with you before any further work is done.
This avoids two visits where one would do, and it avoids the frustration of a nest being missed.
While you wait
Keep windows shut on the nest side, keep children and pets indoors, and stay away from every spot where wasps are going in. Do not block entrances or throw anything at a nest.
Make a short note of each location and a rough height, and keep a photo taken from a distance. If there is a ladder in the way or a locked gate, arrange for access before the technician arrives.
Pay attention to time of year as well. Early in the season a property may have a single small nest, but by August there may be several established colonies, so the later you look, the more likely you are to find more than one.
After the treatment
With trained technicians and fully insured work, the visit will cover the nests you have agreed and may point out places to watch. A few wasps may linger near old entrances for a while; leave them be.
If you spot another nest afterwards, ring and describe it. An additional nest is £35. Ask when you book whether empty nests can be taken down.
If a sting happens, wash the area, take out the sting if you can see it and apply a cold pack. Ring 999 if the face, lips or throat swell, or if there is wheezing, lips or throat, wheezing or difficulty breathing, dizziness or a widespread rash.
After the work, keep an eye on the property for the next few days from a distance. Wasps flying in a steady line to a new spot mean a nest you have not found yet, and a quick call is all it takes. Lone wasps around bins and drinks are just looking for food and are not a sign of a second nest. Keep food covered and bins closed to reduce them.
Wasps on your property in Barnsley?
Fixed price £90 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.