Wasps
General Information
- forms nests in soil banks, roof spaces, wall cavities, trees and bushes
- each nest has one queen
- workers are very active foraging over a wide area
- will eat a wide range of foods e.g. sweet substances, rotting food, insects
- nest colonies only survive for one year (in the UK)
- new nest formed by queen each year starting in April
- old nests are not re-used but new nest may be built close to old one
- nest light grey/brown colour, made of paper, usually ball shaped
- can be beneficial to nature by destroying insect pests in gardens
- information on treating stings
Significance
- painful sting
- can spread disease from rotting food
- can be a nuisance if close to or within a building
Preventative Treatment
| Food | Access | Harbourage (i.e. possible nest sites) |
| limit access to food, particularly sweet substances | no realistic preventative measures | no realistic preventative measures |
Conditions of Service by Stirling Council
- there is a charge of £32 for this service
- where access is restricted due to height or location then treatment may not be possible
- the wasps nest will not usually be removed after treatment
Cost of Treatment (until 31 March 2009)
£32 (includes repeat visits where necessary)
Concessions
see our concessions page for more details
