Where Islington's Wasps Build Their Nests
Eaves on Highbury's tall terraces
Highbury's Victorian terraces have old soffits and roofline gaps that a queen wasp can get into easily in spring, and a nest built into a loft void here can hold thousands of workers by late summer before anyone notices the steady traffic in and out of one gap.
Courtyards and garden squares near Canonbury
Canonbury's Georgian squares and terraces come with small courtyards and communal garden squares, and wasps build nests in sheds, ivy-covered walls and old outbuildings tucked into these spaces just as readily as under a roofline.
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 an Islington Wasp Nest
Leave the nest alone once you've found it — we'll cover access to lofts, courtyards and garden squares when you call.
