Commercial wasp pest control

We deploy only the most effective methods for detecting and removing wasps and where possible, we always use treatments that are not toxic to humans.

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Why choose Merlin for wasp removal?

We offer fast, effective, nationwide wasp pest control services. Specialising in commercial pest control, we have decades of experience discreetly removing wasps from UK businesses across all sectors. At Merlin, we use the most effective wasp detection, treatment and prevention methods in the world, to ensure your wasp problem is fully eliminated. We have a 98% first-time treatment success rate to prove it. Get in touch today if you think you have wasps 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, efficiently and while keeping your customers safe.

Nationwide Service

We serve businesses across the full breadth of the United Kingdom, eliminating wasps and preventing them from returning.

Have a problem with wasps? Speak to an expert today.

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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.

Transport

Hospitality

Offices

Retail

Care homes

Our services

Emergency Service

Do you have an urgent wasp problem wreaking havoc on your business or causing a loss in revenue? 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 wasps in the past? Don’t wait until it returns. We can monitor your premises for wasps catching and eliminating them in their infancy, through our highly effective early detection and prevention programme.

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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 the latter part of the summer.

Removing a wasp nest can be very dangerous without the right expertise and equipment. Wasps inside the nest will feel threatened and often become aggressive. This could cause them to sting you and others as they defend their nest. At Merlin, we provide a non-toxic solution for the treatment of wasp nests. Instead of pumping the nest full of insecticide, we adopt a freeze spray that eradicates everything it touches, on and inside the nest. We will also remove the nest if able to do so and provide the right guidance to prevent further nest building the following season.

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 if necessary, and provide a quote and recommendations.

Appointment at a time convenient to you
Solutions tailored to your pest problem
BPCA certified

Treatment

Our RSPH Level 2 certified technicians will come out to your business to provide your pest commercial treatment.

Appointment at a time convenient to you
Tailored treatment and effective solutions offered
Totally non-toxic treatments available

Aftercare

We will provide you with a preventative commercial pest control contract, with a schedule of visits for specified pests.

Pest identification and prevention
Effective & discrete solutions

Frequently Asked Questions

What do wasps look like?

A wasp has a yellow and black striped torso that measures approximately 1.6mm long.

How quickly do wasps multiply?

Young queen wasps will be the only members of their colonies to survive the winter. After hibernating, they build a nest and lay up to 20 eggs that they rear themselves. In two weeks, adult worker wasps emerge and continue to add cells to the nest. The queen then dedicates herself to egg-laying while the workers tend to the larvae.

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 a site 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’re seeing unusual amounts 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 are noticing 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 to 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 for 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 their 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 meet and get to know you and your site. Pest control is a bespoke service, and 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 when we have attended the site for the in-depth free of charge survey, we can recommend any points that you may need to do. This can be in various forms, from a simple quick clear of clutter, to a removal of shrubs and bushes that are providing harbourage and shelter for pests. But again, no two sites are the same and the importance of 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.