Hereford, Need to get Rid of a Wasp's Nest?

Worried about Wasps?

With already a sharp incline in the wasp calls, this week we’re looking at some interesting facts about wasps and why wasps aren’t all bad.

6 Interesting Wasp facts you probably don't know

1. There are over 7,000 species of wasp in the UK?

2. A spider wasp will paralyse their prey and their larvae then eat their spider victim alive! They are the insect version of Hannibal Lecter!

3. The UK weather helps to manage our wasps - the biggest wasp nests are generally found in Australia where the winter climate is milder – there can be up to two million workers in those nests – imagine! In the UK we don’t generally see our wasp nests getting that big as the winter tends to stop them growing to their full potential.

4. Honey bees die when they sting but if a wasp loses its sting, it will just make more venom – this makes them a formidable insect warrior!

5. A social wasp that is upset will emit a pheromone which is like a call for help from other wasps. A entire upset wasp colony means big trouble!

6. Even though a wasp nest can typically hold thousands of wasps, there is only ever one Queen – Girl Power!
   

Wasp Benefits to Nature

• Wasps are an important contributor to the eco-system – they are early pollinators

• Wasps are a natural predator – they help keep the insect and spider population down

• Wasps are a gardeners’ friend – they keep catch insect prey such as caterpillars and green fly
  

If you are a business or public service across Herefordshire and you have a problem with wasps, call us at PGM & Son Wasp Control Hereford as we can treat any wasp nest that may present a risk to your customers or the public.

Learn more about Wasp Nest Removal

Call us today for wasp help, support and guidance on 01981 540088. Email us at contact@pgmpestcontrol.co.uk or us the live chat facility on our website.