Where the Borough's Wasp Nests Turn Up
Outbuildings and garden walls near Hampton
The larger gardens around Hampton, close to Bushy Park, come with sheds, summerhouses and old garden walls that give wasps sheltered roof voids and cavities to build in, usually unnoticed until a steady stream of activity around one fixed gap gives it away through June and July.
Eaves on Barnes' village-style houses
Around Barnes, nests are just as often found under the eaves of the village-style houses near the pond and the towpath, where roof spaces close to mature trees seem to attract more than their share.
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 Borough
An established nest rarely disappears on its own, so it's worth having it looked at as soon as you notice the activity.
