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wasp nests

During the summer months, Alpha Pest Control are inundated with phone calls about wasps.  Fortunately, Alpha specialise in treating wasp infestation using specialist chemicals and applicators for those hard to reach places. . .  removing wasp nests anywhere on your property.

Warning!  Disturbing a wasp or hornets' nest yourself can be very dangerous!  Both species release an airborne pheromone when threatened. . .  causing all others in the vicinity to become instantly aggressive in defence of their nest and young.

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To reduce the risk to you and your family, arrange for a professional Alpha Pest wasp nest treatment and removal.  Our effective solutions will eliminate wasps or hornets, keeping you safe from the threat of stings.  Whilst wasp stings are more painful than deadly, in rare cases, people have been known to suffer from life threatening anaphylactic shock.

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There are many different wasp species but the ones encountered most in the UK are 'yellow jackets', part of the Vespidae family, which are to be found living in nests with a queen and non-reproducing workers.  Unlike bees, who live off their honey, a wasp colony dies off in the winter. . .  with the exception of the queen.

When wasp queens emerge in the spring, they are able to self-fertilise eggs with stored sperm in order to produce a new colony.

Wasp's nests are constructed from plant fibre or wood pulp and cemented in place using their own secretions.  Varying in size from a small football, up to that of a basketball. . .  although these are very rare as most people tend to have wasp nests treated before they get to that size.

Although wasps feed on nectar, they do ocassionally attack bee hives to feed off the honey inside.  Later in the year, when semi rotten fruit is available, wasps & hornets become effectively drunk, and are more likely to sting you.

Although there are wasp killing products available over the counter, you'll need to get close to the nest to treat it, increasing the likelihood of stings.  Alpha would always recommend the services of a professional pest controller using the correct protection and industrial strength products to treat your problem.

Hornets.  Generally a lot larger than wasps, sometimes measuring in excess of 2 inches!

Because of the higher levels of toxins hornets are able to deliver with each sting, these are more painful than wasps, although rarely fatal unless given to allergic victims.

Like wasps, queen hornets are able to store sperm within them until they are ready to fertilise eggs.  When they have made a nest, the first hatch are generally responsible for maintaining and enlarging the nest, foraging for food and care of the larvae.  Again, like wasps, only fertilised queens are able to over winter.

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nest removal

The same wasp nest is never re-occupied the following year but, for your peace of mind (particularly if you intend selling the property or having building work done!), Alpha Pest Control can return to remove the dead nest after the treatment has eradicated the whole colony.  Please note that this additional service is chargeable, see below under 'follow-up treatments' *.

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* The eradication of wasps is extremely effective and the need for further visits is very rare. . .  so should a treatment fail, we will return promptly to re-administer free of charge!

bee nests & swarms

Being under threat and critically important to agriculture, bee species can only be destroyed if they, or their nest, pose a risk to the public or property.

Bees face many challenges for survival during their short existence, so Alpha Pest always endeavour to preserve them, whenever possible.

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Are the bees a danger to you or your family?  Does any family member react violently to bee stings?  Is the swarm's nest close to a fire source or chimney?

Finally, is the nest easily accessible?  If so, it may be possible for a local beekeeping expert to relocate the swarm, and its queen.

If relocation is not practical, or the nest has to be eradicated for safety reasons, then all entry points will need to be sealed once activity stops to prevent non-target bees from entering the treated colony, robbing the honey and thereby endangering their own lives.

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If you need more advice about bees, visit the British Beekeeper's Association for a list local Apiarists who may be able to relocate the colony to a more suitable location.

 

 

initial treatment

Wasp or hornet treatment:  Within 20 miles of Llanelli:  £60
. . . additional nest during the same visit  £30

follow-up treatments

Re-treating a wasp nest:  Free of charge!

Dead nest removal:  Because wasp and hornet nests can become incorporated into the fabric of your property, Nick will quote for its complete removal during the initial treatment visit.

Bee swarm relocation:  Within 20 miles of Llanelli:  £50

Bee swarm eradication:  Within 20 miles of Llanelli:  £80

Please read:  The recent increase in fuel cost means that a surcharge of £10 may be payable for visits over 20 miles distant and ALPHA PEST reserve the right to apply a consultation fee of £30 if no work is subsequently undertaken.

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The following local towns and villages are all within 20 miles of ALPHA's depot in Llanelli;  The Mumbles, Sketty, West Cross, The Gower, Ammanford, Tumble, Cross Hands, Newchurch, Penygroes, Llandeilo, Llandybie, Glanamman, Brynamman, Pensarn, Gorseinon, Burry Port, Pembrey, Kidwelly, Pwll, Neath, Skewen, Pontardulais, Pontlliw, Jersey Marine, Briton Ferry, Tonna, Swansea, Carmarthen, Abergwili, Johnstown, Gowerton, Loughor, Llanllwch, Dafen, Pontiates, Pontyberem, Llangennech, Swiss Valley, Cwmffrwd & Tycroes.

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