Hornet and wasp pest control are essentially the same thing, as hornets are a type of wasp. If you discover a hornet’s nest it is best to leave it alone and contact professional pest control services, as they will be able to remove the hornet’s nest safely and effectively.
Hornet or Wasp Nest Removal
Removing a hornet or wasp’s nest is only realistic if the nest is accessible. Wasp nests are often found in attics or garden sheds, and look like a round beige papery ball. Wasp or hornet nests such as this are best completely removed. A good pest control company will be able to remove the whole nest for you safely, and it is best to leave hornet or wasp nest removal to the professionals.
When a wasp or hornet nest is less accessible, such as in the cavity wall, then removal of the entire wasp nest is less realistic. The only way to remove the wasps nest is to remove brickwork, which is not necessary. Again, professional wasp pest control services will be able to exterminate the wasps using a professional grade licensed insecticide. This will exterminate all the wasps and hornets within a few hours, or 2-3 days at most, and the wasps nest is then finished.
Once a wasp or hornet nest is empty, then it will remain empty, new wasps will always build their own nest and never start living in an empty one. A dormant wasps nest in an attic is best removed however, as they can attract mites, which will eventually lead to a mite infestation, which can result in having to use mite pest control services.
Guaranteed Wasp or Hornet Pest Control
A reputable pest control company will usually guarantee any wasp or hornet pest control services. This means that if a wasps nest is still active within up to 7 days of being exterminated, the pest control company will return and re-treat the wasp or hornet nest free of charge.
A good pest control company will have all the equipment necessary to exterminate wasps effectively, and it is much safer to use a professional pest controller, rather than trying to get rid of wasps yourself. A large wasps nest can house thousands of wasps, and trying to tackle a wasps nest yourself can be dangerous. Most pest control companies have a quick turn around on wasp or hornet pest control, meaning they will usually be with you within 24 – 48 hours, some companies even offer same day wasp pest control, which is worth it for your peace of mind.
