Wasp problems in Brighton are seasonal. During the summer months wasps are a problem right through Sussex. But as the weather gets colder the pest problem goes away.
Why’s this?
The cold winter kills all the worker wasps.
But how do they come back the next year?
The truth is they don’t. Just the queen does. She spends the winter months hibernating in her empty nest, or a purpose built hibernation nest. And when the spring comes, she starts looking for a new nest location and starts building a family all over again.
So how do you spot a queen wasp?
The queen was is the first you’ll see. She comes out looking for a new nest in the spring, around early April. She looks just like an ordinary wasp: vivid black and yellow warning coloured stripes, a triangular shaped head and the vicious sting. She’s just bigger.
A queen wasp can be between 2 and 2.5cm in length. Here’s a picture to help you:
The Queen Wasp
If you spot a queen wasp hanging around your property, give us a call and we can arrange a free site visit to assess your wasp problem and then show you the best way to have a pest free summer!