Old Wasp Nest In Attic

If they find an opening it could be your attic.

Old wasp nest in attic.

Solitary wasps tend to build nests that allow them to secure and separate. Another common place to see wasp nests and sometimes an occasional hibernating queen or two is in the loft or attic. 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.

I am quite protective and never harm the queens. Dress in thick clothing. They are probably queens that will be founding nests the following spring. As i mentioned above you need to protect yourself completely by wearing protecting veils gloves and many layers of clothes.

Wasp nests in the loft or attic. How to get rid of wasps in the attic step 1. 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. These wasps will try to find a place to go harbor this time of the year fall.

As stated we have had hibernating wasp queens in the attic and we found a nest already abandoned. Depending on the location of the nest using water to remove a wasp nest can result in further damages to your property. 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. Take a head light with you since attics are dingy and dark areas.

Wasp stings are poisonous and very painful so dressing to prevent them is important. You can usually see where wasps are entering your house. If the wasp nest is in an awkward or hard to reach location such as inside a wall or attic or underneath a concrete slab you will definitely want help from a professional. Paper wasp nests are very common.