Where Newham's Wasp Nests Are Found
Eaves and roof tiles on East Ham and Forest Gate terraces
The tightly packed terraces of East Ham and Forest Gate give wasps warm, enclosed spaces under the eaves and behind loose roof tiles to build in. A nest here usually goes unnoticed until activity around one fixed point picks up through June, with wasps repeatedly entering and leaving a gap in the roofline.
Yards and sheds near the railway lines
Gardens and yards backing onto the railway corridor through Plaistow and Canning Town give wasps quieter, sheltered ground-level spots to nest — under a shed floor or behind stacked garden items that don't get moved often.
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 Newham Wasp Nest
A nest that's already established rarely disappears on its own, so it's worth having it looked at rather than waiting it out.
