In this video i will be showing you my tried and tested method for getting rid of wasp nests in walls and roof spaces.
Wasp nest in roof.
Here is a story about leaving a nest in a roof.
Overhangs eaves and small structures around your property are the most likely locations for wasp nests.
4 steps to how to get rid of a wasp nest in the roof.
Cover the vents with plastic bags for several days to prevent more wasps from going into the system.
They could hibernate in your loft causing you more problems the following year.
Make sure you use gloves long sleeved clothes and a protective mask.
Spray an insecticide into the vent to kill any wasps that are currently in the vent.
Destroying a wasp nest in a roof void.
Wear a breathing mask and.
If you have an area where you see nests every year try lining the roof of that spot with.
As explained in our wasp control article they like sheltered spaces and voids for nest building so the sides of homes up under soffits and roof lines are perfect locations for them to live.
Remember your nest may be home to one of many different species of wasps including yellow jackets paper wasps and bald faced hornets.
Wasps hornets and yellow jackets can put a serious damper on your outdoor fun and since populations peak in late summer now s the time of year when you either deal with them or risk ruining a.
Check your attic for.
Non poisonous method to get rid of a wasps nest in a roof you can use a garbage bag inside a landing net and a long handled scraper to remove the nest from the roof where it is attached.
Alternatively you can use a wasp smoke bomb to also reach nests at height or in an enclosed area.
Openly accessible nests in a roof void present a difficult scenario for the untrained person unless you have a fully protective wasp proof clothing such as a beekeepers suit.
So why only then.
If you have a wasp nest in the roof or in another location which you can t reach you will have to use a different set of products.
Dont leave a wasp nest in your roof.
Safety is even more important for something like getting rid of wasps and bees than it is normally.
At the end of the year the queen will produce young queens for the next year.
Wasps have a habit of finding access points under roof tiles and roof flashing particularly around dormer windows they often nest at the point where the dormer roof meets the main roof.
The nest can sometimes be located within the main roof if access is possible.
Place the bag over the nest knock the nest off with the scraper and seal the bag.
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