I am quite protective and never harm the queens.
Old wasp nest in attic.
These wasps will try to find a place to go harbor this time of the year fall.
Another common place to see wasp nests and sometimes an occasional hibernating queen or two is in the loft or attic.
It is also advisable to call a professional exterminator if you are allergic to wasp stings as getting rid of the nest by yourself could be dangerous.
How to get rid of wasps in the attic step 1.
As i mentioned above you need to protect yourself completely by wearing protecting veils gloves and many layers of clothes.
The bad news is if wasps have had a chance to spend the end of summer and most of fall building the nest in your wall or attic they will have the numbers to make a trip into the attic a very painful experience for you or your kids.
Paper wasp nests are very common.
Wasp nests in the loft or attic.
Wasp stings are poisonous and very painful so dressing to prevent them is important.
Depending on the location of the nest using water to remove a wasp nest can result in further damages to your property.
Determine what type of wasp you have.
Solitary wasps tend to build nests that allow them to secure and separate.
Take a head light with you since attics are dingy and dark areas.
If they find an opening it could be your attic.
Dress in thick clothing.
You can usually see where wasps are entering your house.
They are probably queens that will be founding nests the following spring.
The best time for removing a wasp s nest is at dusk when these insects are a bit drowsy.
For example if the wasp nest is your attic trying to remove a wasp nest by flooding it could cause water damage to your attic beams and ceiling plaster boards.
It could be wasps hornets or yellow jackets.