Pest Control
Wasps, hornets and bees
Nests, swarms, and which ones to leave alone. 5 guides, most read first.
Emerging queen wasps and early nests: what you need to know
Every wasp nest starts with one queen and a nest the size of a golf ball. Spring is when they are smallest, easiest to find and simplest to deal with.
3 min read Wasps and hornetsDon't stir up a hornet's nest: your guide to the European hornet
The European hornet looks alarming and is calmer than a common wasp unless its nest is disturbed. How to recognise it, and what to do if one is nesting nearby.
3 min read Wasps and hornetsSpot queen wasps early: spring tips to prevent wasp nests
A large wasp hovering round the eaves in April is a queen looking for a nest site. What to look for in spring, and how to make your home less inviting.
3 min read Wasps and hornetsLate wasp nests explained: why they last into autumn
Still seeing wasps in October? Nests can stay active well into autumn, and the wasps are at their most irritable. When a late nest needs treating and when it can wait.
3 min read BeesBuzzing about bees: a guide to species identification
Honeybee, bumblebee or mason bee? Telling them apart decides what, if anything, needs doing about a nest. A plain guide to the bees you are most likely to see.
3 min readNot sure what you're looking at?
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