Identify before taking action
Describe the insect and nest location from a safe distance. A professional can establish whether it is a wasp nest or another insect and whether intervention is appropriate.
Keep access safe
Do not block an active entrance, burn a nest or flood it. Keep children and pets away from the flight path and describe access restrictions when requesting advice.
Clarify what the visit includes
Treatment and physical nest removal are different tasks. Ask what is proposed, when activity should be reviewed, whether removal is necessary and what further access might cost.
Related pest guides
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Wasps
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Read guideFurther information
- NHS: bedbugs and bites
- Government: renting a safe home
- British Pest Control Association: pest advice
- Find your local council
- Safer food, better business for caterers (FSA)
- HSE: rodenticides
Published by Pest Protect London. Updated 9 September 2026. General information; treatment decisions require an assessment of the property. Editorial policy.