Is it a wasp or a bee?
With around 9,000 species of wasps in the UK, you’re likely to see a fair few buzzing around your home. From landing on your food to flying around your face, these creatures can become quite a nuisance when they come out in full force during warmer months.
Wasp nests are easy to distinguish from a bee problem due to their distinctive papery look. This is produced by wasps chewing wood fibre into a pulp-like mixture that combines with their saliva. Each nest varies in size, but some of the larger nests can hold up to 10,000 wasps during peak times – this is why it’s so important to hire a professional service to deal with nests and never tackle them yourself. Nests are built from wood fibres broken down into a pulp so you may see damage to trees, decking and fences nearby.
