Wasps
Wasps have stings that do not remove when stinging it's attacker. Unlike Bees, it can continue to sting and not die.
Wasps are more slender, clearer markings and longer in length than bees.
Wasps are known as yellow jackets as they have distinct bright yellow stripes and black 'V' marks.
Wasps build their nests in the spring by chewing on bare wood from trees, exposed dry wood and fences creating a paper pulp with their saliva.
Queen Wasps emerge in the spring to start building their nests.
Wasps are known for their aggressive nature, but become more aggressive towards the end of summer when they are searching for sweet foodstuffs to build their nests energy reserves for the coming winter.
Click play on this video to identify wasps
WHAT are the signs?
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Large numbers of wasps in or around your property.
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Wasps in your house or at the windows.
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Numerous wasps entering under you fascia boards to build nests in your soffits or the eaves of your roof.
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Wasps or a nest found.
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In rare circumstances of a large established nest, a humming noise from the ceiling or walls.
WHERE are they found?
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Nests are predominantly found under the eaves of your roof or behind fascia boards or under windows.
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They also build nests within lofts and inside sheds.
WHEN do they cause a problem?
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Queen wasps emerge in the spring and their nest and colony reach full capacity in the height of the UK summer.
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Queen wasps will lay eggs towards the end of the season which are all female, this is so the first to hatch will become the new Queen and fly off nearby to build her own nest in the following year.
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Wasps are easily threatened and are known for their vicious ability keep on stinging their enemies continuously without dying.
WHO guarantees to get eradicate Wasps?...
...A Quick Kill Pest Control!
HOW do we get rid of Wasps?
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We spray an insecticide into the site of the nest. This gets to work immediately and the nest is usually fully eradicated within 48 hours.
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We also GUARANTEE to eradicate Wasps.
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