Why chalets attract wasps
A chalet offers everything a queen looks for in spring: dry wood to make nest paper, gaps in the cladding, wide eaves sheltered from rain and warm lofts. Wooden balconies and roller-shutter boxes are also popular.
Finding a hidden nest
- Wasps going in and out through a gap in the cladding or under a tile.
- Buzzing or scratching inside a wall, especially in the afternoon.
- Wasps appearing in a room with no window open: the nest may be in the ceiling.
- Small shavings of pale wood: wasps scrape wood to build.
Never block the entrance
A trapped colony looks for another way out, sometimes into the house. Do not spray shop-bought insecticide into the gap either: it angers the colony without reaching the nest.
How I treat a nest in a roof
I first locate the entrance and, where possible, the nest itself. I then apply a plant-based, biodegradable insecticide powder at the entrance: the wasps carry it into the heart of the nest themselves. Activity stops within a few hours; a few insects may still be around for a day or two. For small accessible nests I can also use a cold treatment, with no chemicals.
In the vast majority of cases there is no need to remove cladding. A dead nest is never reused.
How much does it cost?
| Nest location | Price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Nest at 0–2 m high | €109 |
| Nest at 2–10 m high | €149 |
| Nest at 10–15 m high | €199 |
| Nest in a roof, loft, wall or under decking | €139 |
| Each extra nest, same visit | + €30 |
Travel and results guarantee included. Same price for wasps, European hornets and Asian hornets.
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