Par, St Austell, CornwallOpen 24 hours, 7 days a week p.clarkey84@gmail.com07974 278830 AboutServices Areas ContactCall 07974 278830Call - Home/ - Pest control services/ - Wasp Nest Removal # Wasp Nest RemovalAcross St Austell & Cornwall A nest in the loft, shed, garden or under the eaves dealt with properly — with bees always identified first and rehomed rather than treated as wasps. Call 07974 278830Request an estimate Send a photo or description of the nest and its location, and you'll get honest advice on what it is and what needs doing before anything's booked. - 15 years' hands-on experience◆ - Bees rehomed — never exterminated◆ - Poison-free methods used wherever possible◆ - Humane & legal techniques — live-trapping specialists◆ - Rats, mice, wasps, moles, squirrels, rabbits & pigeons◆ - Sub-12 ft/lb air rifle control on grounds, farms & estates◆ - Gull & bird proofing — netting, spikes & deterrents◆ - Homes & businesses — pubs, restaurants, farms, holiday lets & landlords◆ - One-off call-outs & ongoing prevention plans◆ - Locally owned & run by Paul Clarke◆ - Covering St Austell, Truro, Newquay, Bodmin, Fowey & across mid-Cornwall◆ - 15 years' hands-on experience◆ - Bees rehomed — never exterminated◆ - Poison-free methods used wherever possible◆ - Humane & legal techniques — live-trapping specialists◆ - Rats, mice, wasps, moles, squirrels, rabbits & pigeons◆ - Sub-12 ft/lb air rifle control on grounds, farms & estates◆ - Gull & bird proofing — netting, spikes & deterrents◆ - Homes & businesses — pubs, restaurants, farms, holiday lets & landlords◆ - One-off call-outs & ongoing prevention plans◆ - Locally owned & run by Paul Clarke◆ - Covering St Austell, Truro, Newquay, Bodmin, Fowey & across mid-Cornwall◆ ## Experience 15 years treating Cornish properties ## Availability Open 24 hours, 7 days ## Bees Never exterminated — rehomed, around 10 years' experience doing so ## Coverage St Austell to Truro, Newquay and Bodmin The service ## Wasp nest removal across Cornwall A wasp nest that starts as a handful of insects around a shed roof or airbrick in May can hold several thousand wasps by late August, and by that point in the season the colony is at its most defensive and most likely to sting without much provocation. Paul Clarke has spent 15 years dealing with wasp nests across Cornish homes, businesses, farms and holiday lets, and treats them with a straightforward, methodical approach: locate the nest properly, treat it correctly, and make sure it's actually dealt with rather than just disturbed. One thing that matters before any treatment happens is correctly identifying what's actually there. Bees are never exterminated, under any circumstances — if what's found turns out to be a bee colony rather than a wasp nest, it gets rehomed instead, something that's been done for around 10 years now. Confusing the two is a genuinely common mistake, and treating a bee colony as though it were a wasp nest is not something that happens here. Cornwall's mild, damp climate means the wasp season here often runs a little longer than in colder parts of the country, with nests still active well into autumn in sheltered spots. Loft spaces, roof eaves, wall cavities, sheds, garages and compost areas are the most common nesting sites, and older Cornish buildings with gaps around slate roofs, granite walls and timber outbuildings give wasps plenty of places to build undisturbed until someone notices the activity around an entry point. ### Who it's for - Households with a nest in the loft, roof eaves, wall cavity, shed or garden - Holiday let owners needing a nest dealt with quickly before or during a guest booking - Pubs, restaurants and businesses with outdoor seating affected by wasp activity - Farms with nests in outbuildings, barns or machinery stores - Anyone unsure whether they're dealing with wasps or bees - Households or businesses dealing with unusually aggressive late-summer wasp activityCall 07974 278830 Left alone ## Why DIY wasp treatments often go wrong Shop-bought sprays and DIY powders can provoke a nest rather than deal with it. Spraying the entrance of an active nest without treating it properly can agitate thousands of wasps at once, and a defensive nest disturbed by an amateur attempt is a genuine safety risk — especially where there are children, pets, or anyone with a wasp sting allergy nearby. Nests in awkward locations, like deep in loft insulation, inside a cavity wall, or up under roof eaves, are also very difficult to treat properly without the right access and equipment. Late summer is when this goes wrong most often. As the colony's natural food source changes and the nest structure starts to break down towards the end of its lifecycle, wasps become noticeably more aggressive and more likely to sting with little provocation — a nest that's been quietly ignored all summer can suddenly become a real problem in August and September, right when outdoor seating areas, gardens and holiday lets are busiest. ### Increased sting risk A disturbed, partially treated nest becomes more defensive, not less, increasing the risk of stings to anyone nearby, including children, pets and visitors. ### Nest not fully dealt with DIY sprays often only kill the wasps visible at the entrance, leaving the nest itself — and thousands of wasps inside — untouched, so activity resumes within days. ### Bees mistaken for wasps Treating what is actually a bee colony with wasp treatment is both unnecessary and avoidable — proper identification prevents this and protects a beneficial, declining species. ### Business disruption For pubs, restaurants and holiday lets, an untreated nest near outdoor seating or entrances can put off customers and guests during the busiest part of the season. ### Common mistakes worth avoiding - Spraying the nest entrance without treating the nest itself properly - Trying to remove or block a nest entrance before it's been treated - Assuming any flying stinging insect nest is a wasp nest without checking - Leaving a nest until late summer when wasps are at their most aggressive - Standing directly beneath or in front of an active nest to inspect it Our process ## How a wasp nest job is handled The process is built around correct identification first, then a proper, complete treatment of the nest itself. - 1 ### Call and description A call to 07974 278830, any time, describing the nest's location and the insects seen — a photo, where possible, helps confirm early on whether it's likely to be wasps or bees. - 2 ### Identification on arrival The nest and insects are checked properly before anything is treated, to confirm species and nest type — this is the point at which a bee colony would be identified and treated completely differently. - 3 ### Treatment of the nest The nest itself is treated at the source, not just the entrance, so the colony is dealt with fully rather than temporarily disrupted. - 4 ### Access and safety Nests in lofts, wall cavities, roof eaves or awkward outbuilding spaces are accessed and treated safely, with the area kept clear during treatment. - 5 ### Aftercare advice Guidance is given on when it's safe to remove or seal the old nest, and on how to reduce the chance of a new nest forming in the same spot next season. What you get ## Why this approach works ### Correct identification, every time Wasps and bees are never treated the same way — bees are rehomed, never exterminated, protecting a species that's already under pressure. ### Nest treated properly, not just disturbed A methodical approach to treating the nest itself means the problem is actually resolved, rather than temporarily agitated and left to return. ### Experience with awkward locations 15 years working on Cornish properties means nests in lofts, granite wall cavities, roof eaves and outbuildings are dealt with confidently and safely. ### Available when it matters Open 24 hours, seven days a week — useful for a nest that's suddenly become aggressive, or a business that needs it dealt with before opening. In detail ## Understanding wasp nests in Cornwall Some background on how wasp colonies behave through the season, why locations differ, and why bees are treated so differently. ### The wasp season in Cornwall A wasp colony starts small in spring, built by a single queen who has overwintered somewhere sheltered — often a loft, shed or wall cavity. Through summer the colony grows quickly, and by late summer a mature nest can hold several thousand wasps. Cornwall's mild coastal climate tends to extend the active season slightly compared with colder inland areas, with sheltered nests sometimes still active well into October. ### Why late-summer wasps are more aggressive Through spring and summer, worker wasps are focused on feeding larvae and are relatively placid. Towards late summer, once the queen stops laying and the colony's food source shifts, workers become more erratic and defensive, and are far more likely to sting with little provocation. This is exactly when nests near gardens, outdoor seating and holiday lets cause the most disruption. - Nests tend to be at their largest and most active in August and September - Aggression increases as the colony nears the end of its natural lifecycle - Sheltered coastal locations can see activity continue later into autumn than inland areas ### Common nesting sites in Cornish buildings Older buildings with slate roofs, granite walls and timber outbuildings offer plenty of undisturbed, sheltered gaps that make ideal nesting spots. - Loft spaces and roof eaves, often accessed through small gaps under slate - Wall cavities, particularly in buildings with later extensions - Sheds, garages and outbuildings, especially where undisturbed for long periods - Compost heaps, log piles and garden features - Soffits and fascias where timber has aged and created small gaps ### Why bees are never treated as wasps Bees are essential pollinators and are under genuine pressure from habitat loss and disease, which is why any bee colony found during a call-out is rehomed rather than exterminated — something that's been part of the approach here for around 10 years. Honeybee swarms, bumblebee nests and solitary bees all behave differently from wasps and require an entirely different response, which is exactly why correct identification on arrival matters so much. ### Holiday lets and outdoor hospitality A wasp nest near a holiday let's outdoor seating area, or close to a pub or restaurant's beer garden, can be dealt with quickly to minimise disruption to guests and customers, particularly important during the busy summer season when outdoor space is in constant use. ### Signs of an active nest Spotting a nest early, before the colony matures in late summer, makes treatment quicker and reduces the risk of it becoming a serious problem. - A steady stream of wasps flying in and out of a single small gap - A faint papery, rustling sound from inside a loft, wall or shed - Visible grey, papery nest material in an accessible roof space or shed - Increased wasp activity around bins, fruit trees or outdoor food areas nearby ### Related services - Bee Removal & Rehoming - Rats, Mice & Rodents - Gull & Bird Proofing - All services ### Areas covered Wasp Nest Removal across mid and south Cornwall, from the Par, St Austell base. - St Austell - Par - Charlestown - Lostwithiel - Polgooth - Fowey - Mevagissey - St Mawes - Truro - Newquay - St Columb Major - Bodmin FAQs ## Wasp Nest Removal — your questions Still unsure? The line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week — call 07974 278830 and describe what you have seen. How much does wasp nest removal cost?There's no fixed published price — it depends on the nest's size, location and accessibility. A description or photo over the phone gives a good early steer, and a firm price is confirmed once the nest and its location have been properly assessed, before any treatment goes ahead. How quickly can a wasp nest be treated?Because the phone line is open 24 hours, seven days a week, a call can be made at any time and dealt with as a priority, particularly where the nest is somewhere people or pets pass close by regularly. Treatment itself is usually completed in a single visit. How long does it take for the nest to die off after treatment?Most nests show a significant drop in activity within 24 to 48 hours of treatment, as the wasps carry the treatment back into the nest themselves. Full activity usually stops within a few days. It's normal to still see some wasps in the first day or so as remaining insects return to the nest. What happens to the nest after treatment?Old nests are not reused by wasps the following year, but they can be removed once treatment has fully taken effect if they're in a visible or awkward spot, such as a loft or shed. Advice is given on timing and, where relevant, on reducing the chance of a new nest forming nearby next season. Is it a wasp nest or a bee colony?It's genuinely common to mistake the two, especially with tree bumblebee nests, which can look similar from a distance and are sometimes found in bird boxes, wall cavities or compost heaps. Correct identification happens on arrival — if it turns out to be bees, they're rehomed rather than exterminated, every time. Do you remove bee swarms and colonies?Yes, and bees are never exterminated. This has been part of the approach for around 10 years — a bee colony found in a loft, wall, chimney or garden is safely relocated rather than treated as a pest, in recognition of how important bees are and how much pressure they're under. Why are wasps so much worse in late summer?By August and September, colonies are at their largest and the workers' behaviour changes as the nest reaches the end of its natural cycle, making them far more likely to sting without provocation. This is when most late-season call-outs happen, and it's worth dealing with a nest before it reaches this stage if it's spotted earlier in the year. Can you treat a nest in a holiday let while guests are staying?Yes, treatment can usually be arranged to minimise disruption, and the area affected is kept clear during and shortly after treatment. It's worth getting a nest dealt with as soon as it's noticed, particularly during peak booking season, to avoid affecting guests' stays. Is it safe to stay near a nest before it's treated?It's sensible to keep children, pets and visitors away from the immediate area around an active nest, and to avoid disturbing it — including not attempting to spray or block the entrance. Normal use of the rest of a garden or property is fine; it's direct disturbance of the nest that causes problems. Do you cover rural and coastal areas as well as towns?Yes — coverage includes St Austell, Par, Charlestown, Lostwithiel, Polgooth, Fowey, Mevagissey, St Mawes, Truro, Newquay, St Columb Major, Bodmin and the surrounding villages and farms, including sheltered coastal spots where nests can stay active later into the year. ## Got a wasp nest, or not sure what it is? Call 07974 278830, any time, day or night. A quick description or photo helps work out whether it's wasps or bees before anyone arrives, and either way it'll be dealt with properly — wasps treated at the source, bees always rehomed. Call 07974 278830Request an estimate - Open 24 hours, 7 days a week - Par, St Austell, Cornwall - p.clarkey84@gmail.com Owner-operated pest control across mid and south Cornwall. 15 years on the tools, poisons avoided wherever possible, bees rehomed rather than destroyed. ## Services - Rats, mice & rodents - Moles - Squirrels - Rabbits - Air rifle pest control - Wasp nest removal - Gull & bird proofing - Pigeons - Bees — rehomed, never killed - All services ## Areas covered - St Austell - Par - Charlestown - Lostwithiel - Polgooth - Fowey - Mevagissey - St Mawes - Truro - Newquay - St Columb Major - Bodmin - All areas covered ## Get in touch - 07974 278830 - p.clarkey84@gmail.com - 74 Polgover Way, St BlazeyPar, St AustellCornwall PL24 2RD - Open 24 hours, 7 days a week ## Popular pest control searches in Cornwall - Rat control St Austell - Wasp nest removal Cornwall - Mole catcher Cornwall - Bee removal and rehoming Cornwall - Seagull proofing Cornwall - Air rifle squirrel & rabbit control Cornwall - Pest control St Austell - Pest control Truro - Pest control Newquay - Pest control Bodmin © 2026 Pest Management Cornwall. 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