Wasp Nest in a Cavity Wall – How Professionals Treat Hidden Nests in Garforth
Knowing what the visit involves removes much of the worry. Here is the sequence from first call to sealed wall for a nest hidden in the cavity.
The answer in brief
A hidden cavity wall wasp nest is treated by a trained technician, from the place where the wasps come and go. They locate the entry point, treat the nest and, once the wasps have stopped, you arrange to have the opening sealed. This article follows that sequence in order, so nothing on the day comes as a surprise.
Garforth, a West Yorkshire town east of Leeds, is among the places Wasp Exterminator Leeds covers, along with the villages around it.
Hidden nests can seem frightening because so much is out of sight. Understanding the process makes it far more manageable.
Stage one: the phone call
When you ring 0113 347 0014, you will be asked where the wasps are going in and roughly how high up, how long you have seen them, and whether the wall faces a garden, a road or a neighbour. Say if you have noticed wasps indoors.
The £90 fixed price is confirmed on this call. There is no call-out charge, and nothing is booked in until you agree. If anyone at home is allergic to stings, this is the time to mention it. Same-day visits are available, and the team works seven days a week.
Do not worry if you cannot answer every question. A rough description is enough to book, and the technician will confirm details when they arrive.
It is also worth saying whether the property is a house, a flat or a business unit, and whether you own it or rent it. If you rent, your tenancy agreement will say who deals with pests, so check it, and it is sensible to tell your landlord or agent that you are arranging treatment.
Stage two: finding the doorway
On arrival the technician will look at the outside wall and check what you described. They are looking for the spot where wasps enter, and they may spend a short time watching the traffic to be certain. Householders are generally asked to stay indoors or well back, with children and pets inside.
- you may be asked to keep windows nearest the wall shut
- you may be asked to point out any other places you saw wasps
This is also when the technician can tell you if they think more than one nest is involved. A further nest on the same property is £35.
If the wall is high up, mention whether there is a garden below, a flat roof or a shared passage. Access can affect how the visit is planned, so the more you can say, the better prepared the technician will be.
Do not be surprised if the technician asks questions you have already answered on the phone. Confirming the facts on site is normal for any hidden nest, and it is part of keeping you and them safe.
Stage three: treating the nest
The nest is treated by a trained, fully insured technician working from the access point. The details of the method are for the technician to explain on the day. Your part is to stay clear and keep entrances closed.
Do not be tempted to stand by the wall to watch. Disturbed wasps can sting, and the technician needs space to work calmly.
Many householders ask whether they need to leave home. Usually they do not, though it is sensible to keep out of rooms adjoining the affected wall for the duration. Ask about this when you book if you have a particular concern, such as a baby asleep or a pet that cannot easily be kept indoors.
You will not usually need to do anything during the work except keep clear. If you see wasps flying near the wall during the visit, stay indoors with the doors closed and wait for the technician to tell you it is safe. Wasps near a disturbed nest can be quick to defend it, and a window pane offers much better protection than distance alone.
The technician will usually tell you before leaving what they have done and what you should expect to see. If anything is unclear, ask. A fixed price means the conversation is about the work, not about extras.
Stage four: afterwards
Once the work is complete, do not seal the opening until the traffic has stopped. When it has, sealing the gap stops other insects or even the next queen from moving in.
You can ask at booking whether the empty nest can be taken down. It depends on where it sits, so do not assume. If wasps are still using the gap well after the visit, contact us again.
If you notice damp staining or crumbling mortar near the gap, have it looked at as part of the repair. Wasps tend to exploit weaknesses, and a sound wall gives them fewer places to start.
After the visit: what to watch and what to do
Over the next few days, keep an eye on the wall from a distance. If the activity is the same as before, or you see wasps in the house, ring again so the team can look at it.
Once the gap is quiet, think about sealing it. A tube of exterior filler may suit a small crack, but an air brick, a damaged brick or crumbling pointing may need a builder. A repair does two things: it keeps weather and insects out, and it removes the spot a queen might choose next spring.
Ask at booking whether the empty nest can be taken down in your case, since that depends on where it sits.
If you find another nest elsewhere on the property, perhaps in the garden or a shed, an additional nest on the same property costs £35.
Wasps on your property in Garforth?
Fixed price £90 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.