AGROFLOR Agro Pile Wasp Protection Netting with affordable, Size: 4 x 5 m

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Similar to dealing with a wasp nest in the roof you will need a special set of products. If you can safely apply a spray onto the nest we’d recommend the Digrain Wasp Nest Destroyer. Now you know how not to get rid of a wasp nest, we have put together some effective steps you can follow to get rid of one safely and effectively. Step 1 – Gear Up If you do have a wasp nest in your shed you can leave it and the wasps will move on in the autumn, but if you use your shed often you can call in an expert to remove it. What to do with a wasp nest Approach slowly and carefully at a time when there is the least amount of activity around the nest. This is likely to be dusk or early morning.

Wasp nests usually look like papery grey balloons, and often have an intricate swirly pattern on the outside, with cells visible from the bottom. Wasp nests can be very colourful if the wasps chew up coloured paper to make their nest. Wasp nests in sheds Before calling in the pest controllers it's worth knowing that wasps can be beneficial in the garden, as long as their nest is out of the way, as they eat flies, caterpillars, aphids and other garden pests, including the dreaded cabbage white butterfly caterpillars. Be safe Obviously, once the wasps have hatched and are flying about, you should be able to notice if they’re going to and from the same place – a small entrance hole or under the eaves, for example. Wasp nest stages

Using water is another common method regularly used to try and destroy a wasp nest. However, if your wasp nest is indoors using water could actually cause more damage to your property. Raised humidity levels and subsequent soft, lush growth produced when growing under insect proof mesh may encouragediseases such as Botrytis and downy mildew. Slugs and snails can be encouraged by the higher humidity beneath mesh. Restricting access to weeds

To build the nest, or hive, the queen wasp needs fresh wood which she chews, shreds and mixes with saliva to create a papier mache-like material. Fence panels, sheds, gates and wooden window frames are all ideal places for wasps to nest. In fact, if you notice small white lines on fence panels or sheds, it’s quite probably a sign that a wasp nest is not far away. Building the nest Once you are in a position where you can spray the nest, take up your chosen product and thoroughly spray the entire nest all over. Insects can sometimes lay eggs through the mesh if the mesh touches the crop foliage. Ensuring the mesh does not touch the plants reduces the likelihood of this occurring. Pollination problems While wasps can be troublesome, there’s a host of insects out there that can actually provide numerous benefits to your garden. Find out how to encourage helpful insectsto your garden.

Rubbish bins indoors and outdoors are one of the biggest culprits when it comes to attracting wasps to your home. Make sure to regularly empty these bins, especially during the warmer months to avoid the build up of waste food. If you don’t have access to the nest entrance we recommend using a wasp nest killing spray such as the Digrain Wasp Nest Destroyer. If you're planning on destroying a nest it’s really best to call in pest control experts as wasps can be extremely aggressive and will sting en masse to protect their nests. Besides, any pesticides or other extermination techniques used will be dependent on where the nest is in relation to people, pets and property. Some home emergency protection insurance policiesinclude cover for dealing with wasps and other pests and in some instances, local authorities may be able to help.