We humans have a love-hate relationship with wasps and bees. Wasps and bees are important pollinators that keep pest populations in check, but wasps can be a serious issue by invading our structures and stinging us.

Over 100,000 species of wasps exist worldwide. They are closely related to both ants and bees. A social wasp is one that lives and works together in colonies. It not only helps raise the young cooperatively, it also attacks together. Those are usually the ones that pest control companies get called out for because the nests are usually large and the wasps might have stung someone. Social wasps can cluster in one area exploiting a good resource. Here are some of the most common social wasps you may encounter around your home.

They are very common in early fall and turn into a real nuisance. They are about 12 in long and have yellow and black bands on their bodies. New queens that have been overwintering come out in the spring to make new nests. Social wasps leave the nest looking for food for their young larvae back in the nest. They make their paper nests by burrowing into the ground or in building cavities similar to old rodents' burrows. During autumn, when the food supply starts to decrease, they bring us in closer contact with these potentially large nests out of desperation and anger. At the end of the season, colonies die, the new queens overwinter, and the cycle begins again in the spring. Almost all Yellow Jacket nests should be removed by professionals, especially if they are in a wall cavity of your home.

These are some of the most common wasps we encounter on our homes and businesses. They aren’t aggressive at all, but can be problematic as their nests grow throughout the season. Different from Yellow Jackets that build protected nests underground or in walls, Paper Wasps build nests that are usually surrounded by paper and attached to eaves or overhangs. They nest in a single comb filled with young, or larvae. Adults prey on other insects, especially caterpillars. After the old nest dies off, the new queens overwinter, and then the cycle starts again in the spring.

These are some of the most aggressive bees that we encounter. They are about 3 inches long, mostly black, with white markings on their face and on the tip of their abdomen. Birds also build their nests out of paper, but they hang them from tree limbs or sometimes from a structure or in an attic. In spring, a new queen emerges and builds a new nest, which gets bigger and more of a nuisance as the season progresses.

• Apex Environmental Leeds will do a thorough inspection of the property to determine the species of wasp and precisely where the nest is located.

• The technician will treat the nest directly if it is in the ground.

• The Apex Environmental Leeds team will treat the wall void if the nest is in the structure. It is very important that the nest is removed from the cavity beforehand in order to avoid other pest issues.

The Apex Environmental Leeds are conveniently located to respond to the needs of both domestic and commercial customers in Leeds, Sheffield, Barnsley, Wakefield and the rest of the UK.

Wasps are aggressive pests that sting viciously when provoked. Having a Wasp nest on your property, either domestic or commercial in Leeds, is a threat to both you and your residents. Removal of a wasp nest should be handled by a professional service. When purchased from the high street or a diy store, home pest control and pest removal can appear cost effective. In nearly all cases, they can be dangerous, costly in the long run and ineffective when dealing with your pest problem. There is no job too small or too large for our pest control technicians, and we can advise you on immediate measures you can take to protect your safety prior to our visit. Apex Environmental Leeds provides a prompt, professional solution to your wasp problem, and is an expert in eradicating wasp nests. In summer, wasps build their nests and breed consistently. A single Wasp nest can house up to 10,000 wasps in some cases. Nests are built in cracks and crevices, sometimes in areas that are hard to get to. That could be in or around your loft space, or roof chimney and guttering, or in stores, such as garages, workshops, outbuildings, or general garden outdoor areas.

At Apex Environmental Leeds, we will assess your pest problem over the phone or arrange an on-site visit to assess the problem. We can advise you on the best way to eliminate your wasp problem and help prevent any wasp issues from returning. By explaining the actions and controls required to handle your pest problems. The treatment process will be fully explained and you will be advised on how to minimise disruption during the eradication process. A lot of our work comes from satisfied clients who recommend our pest control removal services. A significant part of our goal when dealing with pest problems is to make it difficult for them to re-occur in the future, through a cost-effective solution. All pest control services and vermin removal are handled with complete discretion since it is a sensitive issue.