How to Identify a Wasp Nest in Stevenage: A Complete Guide for Homeowners

Where wasp nests hide in Stevenage homes, what they look like, and the signs to watch for before you call.

What a wasp nest looks like

A wasp nest is built from chewed wood fibre, which gives it a grey, papery look with a layered texture. It starts small in spring and grows through the summer. Many nests are hidden in a void, so you may never see the nest itself, only the wasps going in and out.

Where nests are found

Wasps will build in any crack or crevice as long as there is a void behind it. Common places include loft spaces, the eaves of the house, wall cavities, garden sheds, garden walls, chimneys, trees, bushes and birdhouses, and holes in the ground.

Signs you have a nest

• a steady stream of wasps flying in and out of one point, such as a gap under the eaves, a vent or the corner of a shed
• a faint buzzing or scratching from inside a wall or ceiling
• more wasps than usual around one part of the property
• chewed, papery material around an opening

Watch from a distance and do not probe the area.

Wasp or bee?

Wasps are slim with bold yellow and black markings and a smooth body. Bees are rounder and look fuzzier. We deal with wasps. If you think you have bees, a local beekeeper is the right person to ask.

Do not remove it yourself

Please do not go near the nest. A nest can contain 2,000 or more wasps, and they can swarm and sting if they feel threatened.

Getting it treated in Stevenage

Call 07852 111 437 or use the online form. Wasp nest removal is a fixed price of £70, an additional nest on the same property is £30, and there is no call-out charge. See our Stevenage page for more.