A Wasp Control

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Look out for Asian hornets this summer!🔎

⚠️ Asian hornets have abdomens that are entirely dark except for a single band of yellow. Native hornets are mostly yellow.

🐝 Asian hornets are a significant threat to native pollinators such as honey bees. They are most likely to be seen near hives.

Help protect native wildlife by reporting Asian hornet sightings by reporting sightings to the Surrey Wildlife Trust.

Do wasps get a bad rap?!

Wasps are generally loathed by all, given their seemingly trigger-happy nature when it comes to stinging, but wasps do usually have to be provoked to sting, they’re just a little easier provoked than other insects!

However, it’s important to note that in the same vein as other more traditionally unpopular species, the common or garden, “social” wasp brings a lot of benefits to your garden and the ecosystem at large.

Social Wasps, while seemingly a contradiction in terms, refers to your general common garden wasps that live in colonies and in Britain are usually yellow and reddish brown or black striped with two-part body separated by a “waist”.

According to the RHS, Wasps are one of nature’s best pest controllers! “They predate caterpillars, slugs that can help recycle decaying material and aphids that provide food for favourites such as ladybirds and lacewing and hoverfly larvae.”

In fact, wasps are hugely beneficial to their native ecosystems due to the sheer amount of insects they capture.

They are also pollinators, so they do play an important part in helping your plants to thrive in the same way as bees do.

However, they should not be encouraged to nest where they are going to be a nuisance or danger to you and your family, so if you are concerned that wasps have made a home in a shed, garage, loft or other parts of your home that are likely to cause a problem, give me a call!

Do wasps get a bad rap?!

Wasps are generally loathed by all, given their seemingly trigger happy nature in terms of stinging, but wasps do usually have to be provoked to sting, they’re just a little easier provoked than bees!

However, it’s important to note that in the same vein as other more traditionally unpopular species, the common or garden, “social” wasp brings a lot of benefits to your garden and the ecosystem at large.

Social Wasps, while seemingly a contradiction in terms, refers to your general common garden wasps that live in colonies and in Britain are usually yellow and reddish brown or black striped with two-part body separated by a “waist”.

According to the RHS, Wasps are one of nature’s best pest controllers! “They predate caterpillars, slugs that can help recycle decaying material and aphids that provide food for favourites such as ladybirds and lacewing and hoverfly larvae.”

In fact, Wasps are hugely beneficial to their native ecosystems due to the sheer amount of insects they capture.

They are also pollinators, so they do play an important part in helping your plants to thrive in the same way as bees do.

However, they should not be encouraged to nest where they are going to be a nuisance or danger to you and your family, so if you are concerned that wasps have made a home in a shed, garage, loft or other parts of your home that are likely to cause a problem, give me a call!

Spring has sprung and so have the wasps!

It's been a very weird and wet spring but we are finally getting some warm and sunny weather and you may have noticed a few wasps about over the last few days.

Early spring is when you will start to see wasps - and big ones at that - because the surviving queens emerge from hibernation at the start of spring in search of a good place to build a nest. They look for locations that are well sheltered and not easily accessible. Typically, we see them in loft spaces, high overhangs, window frames, garages, sheds, and other less frequented places.

Keep your eye out for large solitary wasps scoping out parts or your house and garden sheds where they may not be welcome. You do not want to encourage them to nest anywhere that is going to cause you and your family difficulties over the summer when the nests become populated...

Look for nests in lofts, garages, sheds, cavity walls or under eaves.
Make sure your outside bins have tightly fitting lids and keep them away from your windows and doors.

Look for cracks, gaps and holes that may allow wasps to gain entry to your loft, garage and garden shed and seal up any entry points where you can.
From now on, avoid leaving food outside (including pet food) or on worktops. And ensure your food is stored in sealed containers or cupboards. Wasps will stay close to food sources wherever possible.

If you need help or advice, give me a call. 07860 109979

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Why we’ve seen so many more wasps this summer…

I’ve been really busy this summer with Wasp removal and it started earlier than usual.
This is largely to do with the weather…
Wasps make their nests in the spring and with the mild winter and mild early spring, they got going earlier than usual. While bad weather over the late spring normally destroys some of the nests, this year’s early summer and prolonged heat wave / dry spell has meant that more wasps made it through to July and August.
The recent wet weather may well have seen to a few nests, but we won’t have seen the last of the wasps for this summer, so continue to be on alert and give me a call if you have any issues with nests… 07860 109979 or email [email protected]

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I know how traumatic a serious wasp nest can be for those affected and will always do my utmost to get out to you ASAP within the realms of human possibility!

"This lovely man came out on his birthday, as i was literally hysterical having been stung 4 times and within no time he had assessed the situation, determined the solution and implemented it and left me a lot calmer than he found me!
Hopefully wasps all gone by tomorrow, but he'll pop back and re-treat if necessary. Thank you sir!" Sylvia.

🇬🇧Don't let wasps ruin your garden party this weekend!
Here's how to avoid them causing a scene!
🐝Avoid using floral / fragrant soaps or perfumes when you know you'll be outside.
🐝Avoid brightly coloured or patterned clothing.
🐝Where shoes or flip flops out on the grass to avoid a painful foot sting.
🐝Watch for wasps that get trapped on the water while swimming.
🐝Keep outdoor bins and compost piles sealed up
🐝Avoid having food out for too long during picnics and BBQs
🐝Try to seal any loose weatherboarding, cladding or soffits in the Spring before nests are built.
🐝Be vigilant: If you notice a high concentration of insects, avoid the area and give me a call!

Another good reason why it's good to try to keep to natural pesticides...
The world's most commonly used w**dkiller, Glyphosate has now been proven to harm bumblebees as well as honey bees. Where possible try to use organic herbicides or just w**d by hand!
https://www.sciencealert.com/bumblebees-struggle-to-keep-warm-when-they-are-exposed-to-the-world-s-favorite-herbicide

The World's Most Popular W**d Killer Has a Previously Unknown Effect on Bumblebees The world's favorite herbicide is making it harder for buff-tailed bumblebees to keep their hives warm enough to incubate larvae, new research finds.

Brace yourselves... these bee-killing hornets are apparently on their way! 🐝 Call me if you see any!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-10754105/UK-braced-invasion-bee-killer-Asian-hornets.html

UK braces for invasion of bee-killer Asian hornets The insects - which pose a risk to honey bees - have been found on the Channel Islands, first on Jersey and now on Guernsey.

Did you know: Wasps make their nests from chewed wood pulp and saliva, so they are actually making wasp paper - hence the papery look of their nests.
They have now started to build, so keep your eyes out for golf ball sized nests with circular swirly patterns.
They are generally made inside with good outside access, e.g. wall cavities, roof spaces, under eaves, in bird boxes, sheds or garages. Try to get them before they get big!

Call me if you find one and need it to be dealt with!

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Wasps are pesky little buggers, but just like bees, they are pollinators and very important to our ecosystem, so don’t be too harsh on them!
They also don’t generally sting on a whim - only when they’re feeling under threat, so try not to panic and swat too much when one comes near you!
The wasp cycle begins around now, in spring, when the queens start making nests.
The workers join the party when the weather warms up into early summer, with June, July and August being the main months of wasp activity.. however this can vary if it’s warm early or late in the year.
If you have any wasp nests you need removing, please give me a call…

You may have seen a recent article about a Southborough (Tunbridge Wells) man who has apparently been repeatedly bitten by the “false widow spider” and his bites look very nasty indeed.

However, while there are few types of false widow in the UK, they are generally not aggressive biters, and if they do bite, they don’t “usually” cause the sorts of sores as the man in the article.

On the rare occasions they do bite, the bite is generally likened to a wasp sting, however as with all bites and stings, some people are prone to react more than others or can have an allergic reaction.

There are a number of other spiders in the uk that can be confused as false widows, such as the missing sector orb weaver and the lace webbed spider, the latter of which can bite. Though, generally speaking, we do not have much cause to worry too much about spider bites in this country.

Spiders who like to move in to your house, tend to come in during Autumn, but can be in your house all year round and no-one wants a spider's nest anywhere really.

If you are worried about any spiders you may have spotted in your home, give me a call.

If you think you have been bitten and you are concerned about the bite, you can find guidance on the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/insect-bites-and-stings.

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/invertebrates/spiders/false-widow-spider

Solitary Bees: 8 facts to know plus an identification resource - Wildcare Ecology Supplies At Wildcare we supply a wide range of professional ecology and wildlife equipment, including bat detectors, tracking cameras, bird nest boxes, and newt fencing, dormouse tubes and badger gates. Fast, friendly and knowledgeable.

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Want to know why and how we get rid of wasps' nests...? Great article / guide and some good advice on how to treat stings...

https://bpca.org.uk/News-and-Blog/wasp-control-how-to-get-rid-of-wasps-bpca-a-z-of-pests

Pest advice for controlling Wasps Having problems with Wasps? Are you worried about wasp stings? Have you found a wasps’ nest? Learn all about wasp nest treatments in our ultimate wasp pest control guide. Get rid of wasps for good.

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This is one of the big problems facing our native bees... Here's hoping they don't get here!!!

Asian hornet invasion spreads to northern Germany Species already has foot-hold in Europe and is now spreading north

Rats thriving due to mild UK winters-top tips for landlords | RLA Campaigns and News Centre The number of rats in properties has doubled in recent winters, with milder temperatures to blame-that's according to the British Pest Control Association.

The difference between wasps, bees and hornets...You can always count on CBBC Newsround for easy to understand articles!!!

What's the difference between wasps, bees and hornets? - CBBC Newsround They might all look pretty similar - but they're very different in terms of where they live, what they eat and how likely they are to sting you.

What to do if there's a wasps nest or beehive in your garden or home....call the experts! We can advise the best course of action.
https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/what-theres-wasps-nest-beehive-14756043

What to do if there's a wasps nest or beehive near your home Not all wasps nests should be eradicated

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