Wasp In The Roof

Check your loft for any gaps or holes in the roof where wasps may get in through.

Wasp in the roof.

Destroying a wasp nest in a roof void wasps have a habit of finding access points under roof tiles and roof flashing particularly around dormer windows they often nest at the point where the dormer roof meets the main roof. I treated a huge nest for my parents a few years ago whilst sitting in the garden one sunny afternoon whilst staying there for the weekend having a beer. Be sure to use the high velocity setting on the hose s nozzle. Finally you should keep sweet smelling plants which may attract wasps far from your house.

Wasps cause problems when they build nests in or around your home. Once an active nest had been treated then it is normally left in place as it will not be re used but beware. Make sure you use gloves long sleeved clothes and a protective mask. Don t ever leave a wasp nest in your roof.

The nest can sometimes be located within the main roof if access is possible. Roof vents are attractive to wasps because the vents are covered and therefore offer protection. While wasps commonly build their nests under the eaves of a roof or slip beneath shingles and cracks to enter the attic they don t usually leave any damage behind. But there are many homeowners who never see them during the summer and then in the fall they start to appear.

How to get rid of the wasp nests. Wasps resemble bees but are actually different insects. Place the bag over the nest knock the nest off with the scraper and seal the bag. Non poisonous method to get rid of a wasps nest in a roof you can use a garbage bag inside a landing net and a long handled scraper to remove the nest from the roof where it is attached.

Use water or wasp killer if the nest is in the eaves and visible from the outside after you remove the soffit you may be able to spray the nest with water. As explained in our wasp control article they like sheltered spaces and voids for nest building so the sides of homes up under soffits and roof lines are perfect locations for them to live. If you have an area where you see nests every year try lining the roof of that spot with. Overhangs eaves and small structures around your property are the most likely locations for wasp nests.

They will defend their territory and get aggressive if you get too close to a nest or try to disturb them. Keep spraying the nest until the water completely soaks and destroys it. A colony of wasps will take advantage of cracking or splitting wood to slip inside but the presence of a colony often means damage was already there.