If you discover a wasp nest on your grounds or near your home, we strongly recommend that you have it removed. Wasps can be extremely aggressive and many people are stung every year. A wasp sting can be very painful and the wasp´s venom is actually similar to snake venom. Fortunately, it is rarely dangerous because the venom occurs in such small doses. When people react violently or become very ill as the result of a wasp sting, it is usually because they are allergic to the venom or because they have been stung around their mouths or necks where swollen mucous membranes can hinder respiration.
If you have children playing in your garden during summer, you should definitely remove a wasp nest. A sting on a child’s face can have serious consequences and, of course, children can´t be expected to know that they shouldn´t wave their arms and legs around when a wasp is near. A swarm of wasps can be a real nuisance and can quickly ruin what should have been a lovely summer´s day on the terrace.
There are some things you can attempt yourself if you want to remove a wasp nest. First of all, find the location of the wasp nest by following the wasps. After this, attempt to get rid of them using an insecticide that is specifically designed to kill wasps. Do this at night, when the wasps are settled and quiet. Some people also try using a wasp trap; however, this rarely works.
Hanging wasp nests can usually be sprayed with poison from underneath, directly into the entrance to the nest, whereas a hidden nest is a lot harder to tackle. However, it is important that you do not try to close the seal off the entrance, since this will make the wasps aggressive, and they will always find another way out. Even though it can be tempting to try and tackle your wasp problem yourself, we wouldn´t recommend it, as things can go very badly wrong.
The price of having a wasp nest removed depends on the size of the nest and the number of wasps in the nest. In addition, it depends on how difficult it is to reach and remove. If it is in the ground, for example, they are often harder to remove than if they are up in a tree or on the side of a building. We have even seen instances where it has been necessary to remove entire walls in order to remove a wasp nest in the building.
But whatever the price, it will be a modest amount compared to the risks you take, if you try to remove a wasp nest on your own. If you would like a more exact price quotation on wasp removal, you are welcome to call us on +45 44 84 43 47.
