Wasp Nest Removal Costs

Scope of Works

• Site inspection & species ID – locate nest, confirm wasp vs. honey bee, assess access and safety.

• Risk set‑up – cordon off area, wear bee suit & respirator, isolate loft electric where needed.

• Apply insecticidal dust or foam – inject into entrance; for voids, drill 2–3 mm holes to reach cavity.

• Monitor activity – wait 20 – 40 minutes; re‑treat if high wasp traffic persists.

• Physical nest removal (if accessible) – cut down papery comb after 24–72 h once colony is dead.

• Dispose & tidy – double‑bag nest, wipe window ledges, issue treatment certificate and advice leaflet.
  

Typical Cost (inc. VAT)

Time on Site

• Easy access (shed, ground‑floor eaves): 20 – 40 minutes treatment.

• Loft or first‑floor soffit: 45 – 75 minutes.

• Adds time: drilling into cavity walls, setting ladders/scaffold towers, treating multiple nests, or a mandatory second visit during peak season.
  

Questions to Ask Your Trade

1. Are you BPCA or RSPH Level 2 certified and fully insured for insecticide use?

2. Which pesticide and concentration will you apply, and is it pet‑safe after drying?

3. Is physical nest removal included after the colony is dead, or is treatment only?

4. What guarantee do you offer if wasp activity resumes within two weeks?

5. How will you access roof voids—ladders, crawl boards, or scaffold—and is that costed in?

6. Will neighbouring rooms/lofts need sealing off during treatment?

7. Do you provide written treatment records and advice on preventing future nests?
   

How to Avoid Surprises 

• Exact nest location: send photos so tech brings right ladders or loft boards.

• Access & parking: reserve space directly under the nest for a van and ladder setup.

• Keep pets & children indoors for at least two hours post‑treatment.

• Close windows near the nest to stop wasps escaping inside.

• Confirm follow‑up terms: some firms include a free re‑visit if the nest survives 7 days.

• Check loft insulation: tell the tech if loose wool might block visibility; they may need crawl boards.

• Get a fixed, itemised quote (call‑out, pesticide, ladder hire, VAT) to keep the job comfortably within the £120 – £260 range above.