Wasps

[debi340]

The wasp nest in our roof is still going strong and its now December ! is this a record?

[RATTER15]

Its not a record, but very late, this is because they have built their nest in a very dry location and kept warm by the roof and the insulation, they will only last a short while longer. These nests in roofs are usually absolutely huge by now, I have dealt with nests in roofs this time of the year that have reached 3ft across.

[RATTER15]

P.S Stay out of that roof void for the time being!!!!

[kjw333]

this has happened to us! the council provided people came over, killed them all, then 2 months later, they are back! gees!

[debi340]

Thanks - I don't think I mind a wasp nest being there - as they do quite a lot of good in the garden? Or do you think we should be worried and call the council?

[RATTER15]

I should just leave it if you arent bothered by them, pointless killing them for no reason, they will be gone in next few weeks anyway.

[debi340]

Thank you Ratter15 - I'll let you know if they are still there by January!

[ganesh]

I HATE WASPS!!!!!
My kittens found a huge one this morning on my window and were trying to catch it. Luckily I saw it before it hurt them. We often see them,I have been stung in bed in January once.
Just how are they good for the garden,by the way?

[debi340]

Hi - They are critically important in biocontrol - ie they are the dustbin men of the insect world. They eat a lot of bad pests that destroy crops etc and they eat dead things.