04/08/2026
Chatting with other pest controllers locally, wasp season has not been anywhere near as intense as last year, however the nests we have been out to recently are getting pretty large!!
Wasps are necessary to our local eco system, they are great pollinators and also keep other insects at bay in the spring and summer months....but in August/September they get a bad wrap.....Why?
What happens in late August? Let us help you understand a wasps life in late summer.
✅The queen slows down egg laying, reducing larvae numbers
✅Workers have less to do with less larvae to look after and become restless
✅There are less natural food sources towards the end of August
✅The colony starts to die off which means behaviour becomes erratic and nest order collapses
✅Late Aug/Sept they are very erratic, starving and crave sugar.
✅So they end up in your pint, coke, orange juice & ice cream
What to do now!
✅Stay vigilant the nests are growing in roof spaces, facias, sheds, garages, play areas, underground in the garden etc
✅If you find a nest despite all the Facebook helpers that offer 'how to' advice DO NOT attempt to irradicate the nest yourself!
✅Although meaning well this can lead to multiple stings to you, neighbours, pets etc and the potential of anaphylactic shock. 1 sting hurts a bit, 20 stings is a world of pain and medical emergency!!
✅Call a professional they have the knowledge to tackle all eventualities and nest locations, the necessary protective clothing and nest treatments as not every nest is approached the same.
Don't take the risk contact Heron Pest Solutions below.
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