Queen wasps emerge and start working on new nests in the Spring, as the weather gets warmer. By the Summer months, wasp nests are working overtime, with up to 300 eggs being produced every day and up to 5,000 adults feeding grubs and building the nest.

 

In the UK you’re most likely to find (Vespula vulgaris) & German Wasps (Vespula germanica). Both species are yellow and black striped, and have painful stings that can cause allergic reactions.

 

One of Britain’s most feared and potentially aggressive pests, wasps are known for nasty stings and seemingly unprovoked attacks.

the reality is, wasps will usually only attack a person if they feel threatened. The problem is a social wasp in distress emits a pheromone that sends nearby colony members into a defensive, stinging frenzy.

Yes- scare a wasp and it might call for backup.

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Wasp stings are at best painful, and at worst fatal.

If you’re sensitive to wasp stings then they can cause anaphylaxis - a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

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Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency. It can be very serious if not treated quickly. If someone has symptoms of anaphylaxis, you should call 999 for an ambulance immediately.

Children, elderly people, those with allergies, and household pets are particularly sensitive to wasp stings.

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Nests can be found in lofts and around buildings and also in the ground or in compost heaps.

If you’re worried about a large amount of wasp activity around your home and family, you should give us a call.

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