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Wasp nests.....

I've a huge wasp nest on the compost heap. It has 3 bays and when I lifted the plastic there it was....It's about the size of a large football possibly larger as there were hollow tunnels leading from it.

How can I dispose of it, it's very lively...

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    It will all be over soon, they won't last through winter. 

    Last edited: 13 September 2016 20:20:32



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Zoomer44Zoomer44 Posts: 3,267

    Not sure the council will help as it's on the allotment...

    It could be a while before the cold kills them, what are the chances of them swarming, I read somewhere they can get aggressive this time of year and I don 't know if I'm allergic to them, my older brother is. ...

  • PosyPosy Posts: 3,601

    In that case, don't go anywhere near them. If they can't do it themselves the council will be able to advise you who can.

  • Scroggin  is right get hold of the council, but if like here in Wales they will charge. Or stay well away like nutcutlet said they will die off soon.

  • Zoomer44Zoomer44 Posts: 3,267

    How much do they charge in Wales!

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  • Zoomer44Zoomer44 Posts: 3,267

    Not sure if things run in the family but one of my brothers is allergic to their sting. To cut to the chase I might be a tad bit sensitive to bites, not necessarily wasps but I've had some extreme reactions.

    I've e-mailed the allotment committee to ask their advise. The plot is close to the main gate and compost heap close to the track.

  • I would ask for a pest control officer to dispose of it for you. 

  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,617

    Cover yourself up well, and give it a good dosing with rentokil wasp powder, available off of eBay.. we had a nest next to the conservatory window, one good dosing at dusk finished them off. If you think you might be allergic get someone else to do it. 

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