Wasps in Springtime

If you are discovering Wasps already this year, then you have come across a Queen (a Fertile Female). During March they should still be hibernating, occasionally artificial heat or light can disrupt them and break their hibernation cycle sooner than normal. There are no active wasp nests in March, so if you stumble across a nest do not panic, this will be an old nest that has finished. 

During March the Queen Wasps will be spread out hibernating, during the summer months once the Drones are active, there will be many more present in a smaller area and thus become much easier to treat, usually with a one-off treatment. During hibernation the wasp's metabolism is slow, meaning the intake of insecticide is much slower therefore the treatment can take longer to become effective. 

Later in springtime two other forms of wasps become present – the Drones (Males) and the Workers (Sterile Females). Please remember that wasps do have a beneficial role to play in our gardens, as they feed on small insects reducing the pest populations. If possible, it worth leaving nests to allow the wasps to continue their valuable work. However, wasps often become a nuisance due to public health risks associated with possible allergic reactions & the pain caused by a sting. Nesting begins in Spring and finishes late Autumn into early Winter, during this time if you require our services or advise please call our experienced team on 0800 092 5259.