Where Sutton's Wasps Build Their Nests
Soffits and eaves in Cheam
The soffit boards on Cheam's 1930s semis often have small gaps where they meet the brickwork, and a queen wasp exploring in spring only needs one to get into the roof void behind. By midsummer the nest can fill a sizeable part of the loft, and the first sign is usually a steady stream of wasps at one spot on the roofline rather than anything seen indoors.
Garden sheds around Wallington
Wallington's gardens tend to be larger than average for the borough, and a shed left undisturbed through spring gives wasps an easy, sheltered spot to build in the eaves or under the roof felt. Nests in sheds are often found later than roof nests, simply because the shed itself gets less attention.
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
Getting a Sutton Wasp Nest Removed
Keep clear of the nest once you've found it and call ahead of any treatment — a disturbed nest is far more likely to sting.
