Where Wasps Nest in the City
Roof voids near St Paul's
The older, listed buildings around St Paul's have roof voids and window recesses that go largely undisturbed for most of the year, and a nest here is often first noticed as a low buzz from an upper floor rather than anything seen from the street.
Raised planting on the Barbican's walkways
The planted beds along the Barbican's elevated walkways give wasps a less obvious ground-level option, tucked into foliage that residents pass close to every day without ever spotting the nest itself.
Signs to Look For
- A grey, papery nest the size of a football or larger, usually by late summer
- Wasps repeatedly entering and leaving one spot — a loft vent, eave or air brick
- A low buzzing or rustling sound from inside a wall, loft or shed
- More wasps than usual around bins, fruit trees or open windows
Dealing With a Wasp Nest in the City
Leave the nest alone once spotted and let us know the building and floor so we can plan access.
