Commercial wasp pest control
We deploy only the most effective methods for detecting and removing wasps, and where possible, we use treatments that are non-toxic for humans.
Why Choose Merlin for Pest Control?
We offer fast, effective, nationwide wasp pest control services. Specialising in commercial pest control, we have decades of experience in discreetly removing wasps from UK businesses across all sectors. At Merlin, we use some of the most effective pest detection, treatment, and prevention methods globally to ensure your wasp problem is fully eliminated. We have a 98% first-time treatment success rate. Our work comes with a 3-month guarantee. Get in touch today if you have pests in your business.
Discreet & Confidential
Protecting your reputation is our priority. Our wasp removal service is fast, discreet, and confidential to prevent damage to your business’ reputation.
Fast & Effective
We use the most effective wasp removal methods in the world to ensure that the problem is dealt with effectively and efficiently while keeping your customers safe.
Nationwide Service
We serve businesses across the entire United Kingdom, eliminating wasps and preventing their return.
Have a wasp problem? Speak with an expert today.
Commercial industries we serve
We offer commercial pest control to businesses of all types and sizes across the UK, from major airlines and hotel chains to offices, shops and care homes. We’re experienced in the nuances of each business sector and operate quickly and discreetly to protect your business from pests. Choose a sector from the list to learn more about our unique, tailored approach.
Our services
Emergency Service
Do you have an urgent wasp problem wreaking havoc on your business or causing revenue loss? We offer an emergency next-day pest control service. Call us today to book a discreet visit from our emergency pest control team.
Proactive pest control
Have you had a problem with different kinds of pests in the past? Don’t wait until they return. We can monitor your premises, catching and eliminating them in their infancy through our highly effective early detection and prevention program.
Have a problem with pests? Speak with an expert today.
About wasps in the UK
Wasps have the potential to attack in large numbers if their nest is disturbed. It is best to treat a nest earlier in the year before numbers increase and the wasps become more aggressive. Queen wasps emerge from hibernation in springtime, when the days lengthen and the weather warms. She then starts building a wasp nest, with more and more worker wasps hatching as the summer progresses. Wasps are most active in late summer. A queen wasp can lay up to 100 eggs per day, but typical nest sizes vary widely and can contain several thousand wasps, though 10,000 is possible under optimal conditions.
How we work
Want to know what to expect? Merlin offers a tried-and-tested four-stage commercial pest control process from first contact to aftercare. The table below details each of these four stages.
Contact
Call us and we will arrange for one of our technical team to talk to you.
- Local experts
- Nationwide coverage
Assessment
We will discuss your commercial pest problem, arrange a free survey, and provide a quote and recommendations.
- Assessment at a time convenient to you
- Solution tailored to your pest problem
- BPCA-certified
Treatment
Our RSPH Level 2-certified technicians will come out to your business to provide your commercial pest treatment.
- Treatment at a time convenient to you
- Tailored treatment and effective solutions offered
- Powerful non-toxic treatments available
Aftercare
We can provide you with a preventative commercial pest control service, with a schedule of visits for specified pests.
- Eliminate pest problems in very early stages
- Eliminate risks that may result in pest problems.
- Effective & discreet solutions
Frequently Asked Questions
What do wasps look like?
How quickly do wasps multiply?
During the course of a summer the queen will lay up to 100 eggs a day and a nest can house up to 10,000 wasps.
Where do wasps live?
Wasps live in nests made up of hexagonal cells. They strip wood with their mouth parts and add saliva, creating a soft, pliable material much like paper-mâché. The nest starts out the size of a golf ball, but during a long summer, it can grow exponentially, especially if it is near lots of food. Wasps’ nests have been found that measure up to 2 metres in length! Wasps will build their nests anywhere cool, dark, and near food. As they feed their larvae with meat (dead insects as well as bits from our own tables), they often search for sites near humans. Sheds, roof cavities, and basements are prime locations for nesting.
What are the signs of a wasp infestation?
- Unlike bees, wasps are solitary and don’t swarm, so if you see unusual numbers of wasps, this means you have an infestation or nest nearby.
- Wasps build their nests from strips of wood, creating thin white lines along any wooden item in your home or garden.
- At the end of the summer, frenzied workers on the hunt for a sugar fix will attack sweet treats with a vengeance.
- If you notice an increase in wasp activity near your home or place of work, keep an eye out for where they go. A worker wasp’s day is taken up by building the nest and feeding larvae; this requires a lot of coming and going from the nest.
Does wasp infestation need controlling?
A wasp infestation is a frightening prospect, simply because they are a danger to humans.
- A wasp sting is extremely painful and can cause anaphylactic shock in some people. A wasp sting needs medical attention if it occurs near the neck, throat or on the face.
- Wasps can sting more than once.
- Do not swat at wasps as they emit a pheromone signifying to other wasps that they are in danger. Worker wasps will then mobilise and become aggressive.
- Wasp colonies grow rapidly. Destroying a nest, especially during the day, may not solve the infestation as many of the wasps will not be in the nest.
- As the colony dies out in the autumn, the worker wasps become desperate for sugar to stay alive and will head for our kitchens and food stores to satisfy their thirst. They are particularly dangerous at this time.
When can you get here?
At Merlin, we completely understand the need for a swift response to pest control issues. We will always speak to you and find the best time for us to attend. If it's an emergency, we would expect to be there the next working day, or if we have the operatives near your business, we would attend the same day if you could accommodate this. We will always work alongside you to provide the best timings for our visits.
How much does the treatment cost?
This is dependent on the type of work and the severity of the problem. It is very difficult to give pre-pricing, even as a general guide, as the true extent of the issue will only be evident once surveyed and looked at. This is why, as a business, we do not charge for our surveys. The survey stage is also an opportunity to get to know you and your site and explore the problem. Pest control is a bespoke service; one size doesn't fit all. Each pest control offering is different, and is tailored to the site in question.
What do I have to do?
In most cases, before we attend, nothing. It’s only when we have attended the site for the in-depth, free-of-charge survey that we can recommend any points that you may need to do. This can take various forms, from a simple quick clear of clutter to removing shrubs and bushes that are providing harbourage and shelter for pests. But again, no two sites are the same, and understanding the site and its requirements is key to a successful pest control process.
How long will it take to resolve the issue?
It depends on the particular situation. We can confirm this after we have carried out a free, no-obligation site evaluation.
Are there any guarantees?
Yes. We provide either a one, or three-month guarantee depending on the treatment method used. We also guarantee that all work will be carried out by a BPCA certified pest control technician.
