When is it safe to remove a wasp nest?

There’s a wasp nest on my property, and I’m not sure when it’s safe to take it down. When should I remove it?

Removing a wasp nest can be risky at any time of year, but timing does matter. Wasps are most active during warm months, especially in late summer when colonies are at their largest and most defensive. During this period, it’s best to use professional pest control for nest removal.

Is it safe to remove a wasp nest in winter?

During the winter months, the nest dies off. The workers die leaving only the queens surviving, and they seek somewhere warm to overwinter. If the nest is already inactive, it can usually be removed without much trouble and many people wait until winter for this reason.

Still, it’s not always easy to tell whether a nest is truly empty, so it is safest to speak to a professional. Our wasp control technicians can confirm whether the wasps are gone and talk through removal options. They have the specialist knowledge and protective equipment to deal with wasp nests effectively.