Another common place to see wasp nests and sometimes an occasional hibernating queen or two is in the loft or attic.
Wasps in attic no nest.
A wasps nest will be constructed from shavings of dead wood often making it grey or light brown in color and with some swirls in its texture.
In the summer time there were tons of wasps that made their home in the attic space of my house.
Once you have a problem with these insects it s very likely that you ll have to contend with them again in the future.
In this video i take a trip up there and spray foam the crac.
To avoid the risk of painful wasp stings and possible allergic reactions we strongly advise you not to try to remove a wasp nest yourself.
Getting rid of the nest is a bit difficult as compared to a single wasp but if you take the appropriate measures.
If the nest is near the home keep nearby windows closed.
It is very easy for wasps to get into attics normally due to openings around vents and or poor construction practices that leave big gaps between the sections of wood near the areas where the shingles and gutters meet up.
As stated we have had hibernating wasp queens in the attic and we found a nest already abandoned.
How to kill wasps in the attic.
Remember you could cause serious injury to yourself or others if you provoke the wasps in the nest.
If the nest is a hanging nest make sure you purchase a spray with a projectile shot so that you can completely cover the nest with it.
Common sites for a wasp or hornet nest include under the roof eaves behind shutters or in garden sheds.
If your wasps have built a nest on the floor of your attic bomb style wasp poisons work very well.
If you suspect the nest is in your attic or in a wall it is then almost always best to call a professional exterminator.
Something makes your property desirable to wasps and getting rid of one nest won t eliminate the problem.
I am quite protective and never harm the queens.
Removing a wasp nest is a complex process and requires professional help.
Spray the nest according to the directions on your spray.
When you identify the nest proceed with caution.
Now it s your bad luck if the wasps have invaded your attic but what you need to do is kill them.
Destroying a nest is no guarantee that paper wasps will never invade your property again.
Wasp nests in the loft or attic.
Attic is a not so attended place and thus the wasps can live there happily and also make a nest.