Wasp Nest Removal in March
£90 Fixed Cost
The service page for March — what we do, what it costs and what to expect.
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Wasps, Bees or Hornets? Identification Advice for March Property Owners
Not every nest in a March garden is a problem, and a bumblebee colony in a shed or bird box is usually best left alone, as long as you know it is bumblebees.
Wasp Nest Removal in March — £90 Fixed Cost. See the March service page →
Many calls begin with the words "I have a wasp nest in the garden", and then it turns out to be bumblebees. In a town like March, with long back gardens, sheds and allotment-style plots, that is a common mix-up and a useful one to sort out.
What bumblebees look like
Bumblebees are large, round and covered in soft hair, with bands of yellow, black and often a white or buff tail. They fly slowly with a loud drone, and they bumble from flower to flower. Wasps are sleeker, hairless and sharply patterned, and they move faster.
Where each one nests
- Bumblebees: old rodent holes, tussocky grass, compost heaps, bird boxes, and under sheds and decking.
- Wasps: lofts, wall cavities, soffits, sheds and garages, and also holes in banks.
- Honey bees: cavities in walls, chimneys and trees.
There is overlap, so location alone does not settle it. Behaviour does. A bumblebee nest has a thin trickle of insects going in and out. A wasp nest has a busier, straighter stream.
Should you leave bumblebees alone?
Generally, yes. They pollinate your garden, are mild, and the colony dies off by autumn. The only reasons to act are where the nest is directly beside a doorway, or someone in the household has a serious allergy.
Never pour or spray anything in. Whatever lives there, throwing chemicals into a nest hole is neither effective nor safe, and for bumblebees it does harm to a useful insect.
Underground nests
Both wasps and bumblebees can nest below ground, and a lawn mower is how most people find out. If you see insects coming up from a hole in the lawn or a bank, mark the spot with a cane and stay away from it. Watch for a few minutes and note how many there are.
Gardens and sheds around March
A long plot in March may have an old shed, a pile of cut grass, a stack of pots and a compost bin. Each is a possible home for a bumblebee colony. Before you disturb any of them, stand back and watch for a few minutes. If you only see a few slow, furry insects, put the job off until autumn, when the colony will be finished and the site can be cleared safely. If the traffic is fast and heavy, mark the spot and keep people away until we have looked at it. If you are unsure after watching, there is no harm in asking. A short message with where the nest is and what the insects look like is enough for us to say whether it needs doing now or can wait for the colony to finish.
If it is wasps
Wasp nest removal in March is £90 fixed, with no call-out fee. The March service page and cost guide explain how it works. A pest inspection and survey costs £120.
Call 01223 902388 or WhatsApp us what you can see and where it is.
Common Questions
Do I have to remove a bumblebee nest?
Usually not. It is a small colony that dies off by autumn, so it can normally be left.
What if the nest is by my back door?
Tell us where it is and we can advise. A nest right beside a regularly used door may justify action.
How do I know if a hole in the lawn is wasps?
Watch for a few minutes. A steady, fast two-way stream points to wasps and a slow trickle to bumblebees.
Will you tell me honestly if no treatment is needed?
Yes. If it is bumblebees or something harmless we will say so.
Wasp Nest Removal in March
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What Should You Do If You Find an Active Wasp Nest in March?
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Read the guide →How Can You Confirm There Is a Wasp Nest at Your March Property?
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Read the guide →How Much Does Wasp Nest Removal Cost in Cambridge?
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Wasp Nest Removal in March
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