Found a Wasp Nest in Glasgow? Here’s What to Do
Have you noticed a few too many wasps buzzing around your garden lately? You might have a wasp nest nearby – and if you live in Glasgow, East Kilbride, or surrounding areas like Clarkston, Newton Mearns, or Giffnock, you’re definitely not alone. Each spring and summer, we see a big rise in calls for wasp nest removals across Glasgow City and nearby suburbs.
Here’s a straightforward guide to help you identify the signs early, understand the life cycle of wasps, and why hiring a pest control expert is usually the safest route forward.
What Do Wasp Nests Look Like?
Wasp nests are typically grey, papery-looking structures shaped a bit like a golf ball early in the season, growing to the size of a football or larger by late summer. You’ll often find them hidden in:
- Loft spaces
- Cavity walls
- Garden sheds
- Under decking
- Or behind fascias and soffits
Also to note sometimes while in your loft you might come across a wasp nest but no wasps. Don’t worry if there are no wasps it normally means it is now an inactive wasp nest. These can be left or removed if needed. Wasps generally do not return to old nests.
Sometimes, they’re nestled in the wall cavities or even on the 1st floor eaves of your home. Tenement flats in Glasgow’s Southside often have nests tucked away in shared lofts or difficult locations like roof voids.
But usually, the first sign isn’t the nest—it’s the wasp activity around a small opening or gap. To find a active wasp nest look out for:
- A steady stream of individual wasps flying to the same spot (wasp entry)
- Buzzing sounds in walls or ceilings
- Visible signs of an active wasp nest
Should You Try to Remove a Wasp Nest Yourself?
Short answer: No. While a DIY wasp spray might sound appealing, most cases we attend involve people who tried that and ended up with angry wasps, stings, and a half-sorted issue. If this is you, the NHS has some great tips on how to deal with wasp stings. NHS Inform: What to Do If You’re Stung by a Wasp
Wasp infestations can be aggressive. Wasp stings are painful and can even cause anaphylactic shock for those with allergies. If you disturb a nest, especially a German wasp or median wasp colony, you risk provoking thousands of insects.
Our advice? Leave it to trained wasp controllers and pest control experts who have the right gear, experience, and fast-acting residual insecticides.
What We Commonly See Across Glasgow Homes
Every summer, we help remove wasp nests from:
- Loft spaces and roof voids
- Cavity walls in older and newer properties
- Garden sheds and nests in gardens
- Beneath the decking, inside compost heaps
- Business premises and commercial properties
In places like East Kilbride, Cambuslang, and Kings Park, nests are often found in 2-storey buildings behind eaves, or accessible starter wasp nests on the ground level.
What Happens If You Ignore the Nest?
Early nests may seem small and harmless, but by late summer, a single wasp colony can house over 1,000 adult wasps. More wasps = more risk. And they won’t move out on their own.
Left alone, nests become a genuine risk to your domestic property, pets, and especially kids. Even if located outside, nests near food sources, doorways, or patios are disruptive.
How We Remove Wasp Nests – Fast & Safely
We begin by locating the active wasp nest. If you’ve had additional wasp nests in the past, we’ll also check for others in lofts or roof cavities—common hideouts.
Once identified, we use a dust-formulation insecticide applied directly to the wasp entry point. This specialised powder is carried into the nest, and within hours, the colony becomes inactive.
If the nest is in a difficult location, we may recommend physical removal or sealing entry points after treatment. In most cases, the nest doesn’t need to be physically removed—once inactive, it won’t be reused by wasp queens the following season.
What It Costs and What to Expect
We believe in affordable prices, clear communication, and no hidden charges. Most wasp nest treatments are completed in a single visit, though we can return for a follow-up visit if needed.
Whether you’re in a flat or 2-bed house, a 2-storey house, or run a commercial premises, we offer a guarantee for wasp removal and respond to emergencies usually within 24 hours during the busy season.
Our operating range covers all of Glasgow and its surrounding areas, including North & South Lanarkshire, East Renfrewshire and East Ayrshire
Don’t Wait Too Long – The Problem Only Gets Worse
The earlier you act, the easier it is to deal with. If you’ve got that gut feeling that something isn’t right, give us a call and we’ll take a look.
We’re ready to help whether it’s a residential property, commercial clients, or a pest control contract. Need quick help with a wasp removal service? Call us today.
Need a Hand with Wasp Nest Removal?
If you suspect a wasp nest or see signs of an active wasp nest in or around your home, our friendly team can help. We work across Glasgow City, South Lanarkshire, and surrounding areas providing professional, efficient and cost-effective wasp control services.
We have hundreds of happy customers around the Glasgow area, and our team of pest control technicians are here to keep your home or business pest-free.
So when it comes to wasps, let us keep your home safe, your family protected, and your garden wasp-free. Don’t forget at Strathclyde Pest Control we also offer a wide range of pest control services. Why not check them out HERE
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Want to Learn More?
Our friends over at the British Pest Control Association (BPCA): Have a great page about Dealing with Wasp Nests. It’s definitely worth a read.
You might also be wondering what about bees? Or perhaps you have found a beehive on your property. What should you do? Stay tuned for a future blog post to find out more..
