The bad news is if wasps have had a chance to spend the end of summer and most of fall building the nest in your wall or attic they will have the numbers to make a trip into the attic a very painful experience for you or your kids.
Old wasp nest in attic.
Wasp nests in the loft or attic.
If the wasp nest is in an awkward or hard to reach location such as inside a wall or attic or underneath a concrete slab you will definitely want help from a professional.
The best time for removing a wasp s nest is at dusk when these insects are a bit drowsy.
Another common place to see wasp nests and sometimes an occasional hibernating queen or two is in the loft or attic.
It could be wasps hornets or yellow jackets.
Wasp stings are poisonous and very painful so dressing to prevent them is important.
Solitary wasps tend to build nests that allow them to secure and separate.
As stated we have had hibernating wasp queens in the attic and we found a nest already abandoned.
Dress in thick clothing.
I am quite protective and never harm the queens.
You can usually see where wasps are entering your house.
How do i prevent wasp infestation.
These wasps will try to find a place to go harbor this time of the year fall.
How to get rid of wasps in the attic step 1.
They are probably queens that will be founding nests the following spring.
If they find an opening it could be your attic.
As i mentioned above you need to protect yourself completely by wearing protecting veils gloves and many layers of clothes.
Take a head light with you since attics are dingy and dark areas.
Depending on the location of the nest using water to remove a wasp nest can result in further damages to your property.
It is also advisable to call a professional exterminator if you are allergic to wasp stings as getting rid of the nest by yourself could be dangerous.