Where Redbridge's Wasp Nests Turn Up
Sheds and garages across Woodford and Barkingside
The interwar semis around Woodford and Barkingside come with sheds and garages that give wasps a sheltered roof void to build in, often unnoticed until a steady stream of activity around one fixed gap gives it away through June and July.
Eaves near Hainault Forest
Closer to Hainault Forest, nests are just as often found under the eaves of a house backing onto woodland, where the tree cover seems to encourage wasps to build nearer the roofline than in more open streets.
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 Redbridge Wasp Nest
An established nest rarely disappears on its own, so it's worth having it looked at as soon as you notice it.
