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Wasp Pest Control Services Ashford Kent
Wasps are most active in summer months and you can spot their nests in inside spaces as well as outdoors. A nest can have up to 20,000 wasps. If disturbed, wasps turn aggressive to defend and protect their nests, so it is advisable to take professional help when you sight a wasp nest, get it removed and make your property risk free.
- Common types: German wasp, Common yellow jacket wasp.
- Preferred conditions: Wasps thrive in warmer months, April to September. They build colonies on trees, loft spaces, garages, roof eaves, underground (old animal burrows or holes in the ground), dense bushes.
- Regions: Willesborough, Finberry, Repton, Kennington, Kingsnorth, Bridgefield, Singleton, Stanhope and more
- Health risks: Wasp stings are severe and can cause life threatening allergic reactions including anaphylaxis. Wasps are likely to attack when defending their nests, leading to multiple stings.
- Other challenges: Wasps build nests in cavities such as lofts, eaves, and wall spaces. Wasps are attracted to food and sugary drinks, prone to be a nuisance at outdoor events, gardens, and parks, deterring people from enjoying these spaces. Pets, especially dogs, can suffer from multiple stings potentially leading to allergic reactions or injury, if they accidentally disturb a wasp nest. Food related businesses are legally required to control pests like wasps under the Food Safety Act 1990.
In Ashford, Kent, it is common to see wasps especially in the warmer months. They tend to be aggressive while protecting their nest. If you come across a wasp nest, be it huge or young, it is essential to get professional pest control to remove the nest instead of attempting it yourself.
