Wasp Nest Removal in Ely
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Wasps, Bees or Hornets? Identification Advice for Ely Property Owners
A very large striped insect makes people think of hornets, but most of the time it is a queen wasp or a bumblebee, and a few simple checks will sort it out.
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Large striped insects around an Ely house, whether in a terrace garden or beside the river, often get described as hornets. Most of the time they are not. Here is how to size one up safely and decide what to do next.
Check the size against what you know
Queen wasps in spring are bigger than the workers you see later, which is why a single large insect can look alarming. A real hornet is larger again, with a brown-and-amber abdomen rather than the stark black and yellow of a wasp. If your insect has hard black and yellow bands and a smooth body, it is a wasp. If it is soft and furry, it is a bee.
Then check the time of day
Hornets are the ones most often seen flying later in the evening, sometimes around lit windows. Wasps and bees are generally gone by dusk. A big insect bumping at a light at night is worth a photograph, not a swat.
Asian hornet. This is a different insect and a rare one that should be reported. It is smaller than the European hornet, dark bodied with a yellow-orange band and yellow tips on the legs. If you think you have seen one, do not approach. Report it through the Asian Hornet Watch app or the Non-native Species Secretariat and send us a photo too.
Where they nest in Ely-type properties
- Older terraced houses have lofts, chimney breasts and gaps at the eaves.
- Sheds, garages and old outbuildings suit wasps and bumblebees.
- Mature trees with hollows are where hornets are most likely to settle, if they are about at all.
What you should not try
Do not throw anything at a nest, spray it from a ladder or block the entrance. A defended nest of any of these insects stings, and you are not likely to reach the part that matters from outside.
Ely terraces and trees
In Ely, a large insect seen in a back garden is much more likely to be a queen wasp, a bumblebee or a large hoverfly than a hornet. Spring is when people see them most, because the queens are looking for somewhere to start a nest. A queen on her own is not a nest, and she may leave on her own. If she keeps returning to the same gap in the eaves of an Ely terrace, let us know and we can assess whether a nest is starting.
Our part
Wasp nest removal in Ely is £90 fixed, with no call-out fee and the price confirmed before booking. See the Ely wasp nest page or the cost guide. If you want certainty about the species first, a pest inspection and survey is £120.
Call 01223 902388 or WhatsApp a photo taken from a safe distance and we will tell you what we think it is.
Common Questions
How big is a hornet compared with a wasp?
Noticeably bigger, with a brown and amber look rather than stark black and yellow. A queen wasp in spring can still look large, so check the colour too.
Why is there a huge insect at my window at night?
Hornets can be active in the evening and drawn to light. Send a photo rather than swatting it, and we can say what it is.
Where do I report an Asian hornet?
Use the Asian Hornet Watch app or the Non-native Species Secretariat. Do not try to remove it yourself.
Do you treat hornet nests?
Tell us what you see and where. We will say honestly what we can and cannot do once we know what the species is.
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