The nest was situated up in the home s attic and featured a remarkable tunnel leading from the nest to the outside world.
Huge wasp nest in attic.
To locate the nest watch the flight path of returning wasps.
How to get rid of wasps in the attic step 1.
A homeowner was going through some renovations when they stumbled across something no one wants to see.
As stated we have had hibernating wasp queens in the attic and we found a nest already abandoned.
Use caulk or a similar sealant.
Some nests can be the size of basketballs or even larger.
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Dress in thick clothing.
Wasp stings are poisonous and very painful so dressing to prevent them is important.
Determine what type of wasp you have.
This will not only prevent wasps from escaping a pesticide application only to return later but it will also keep the wasps from exiting the nest by another hole to attack or to flee into other parts of the home garage and attic while the treatment is being applied.
If the nest is near the home keep nearby windows closed.
If you suspect the nest is in your attic or in a wall it is then almost always best to call a professional exterminator.
Pest controllers were staggered as they found an enormous wasps nest in an empty attic which could have contained up to 10 000 of the stingers.
By mid summer wasp nests can reach considerable size.
A wasp nest measuring 3 2 feet 1 meter wide.