"Mary Fisher" wrote

I guess that you haven't been stung, that you're just frightened because
one MIGHT sting you? Relax, leave them alone and they'll leave you alone.
Enjoy the summer, there are much worse things around.

Mary

Hi Mary

I've seen you leap to the defence of these, and other, insects in the past.
Yes I have been stung a few times as a child and it has left a lasting
revulsion.
The nest being located in single storey eaves puts them too close to head
level for my liking.
Eating outside becomes a real trial, particularly when a stubborn one just
won't get the message and clear off.

So assuming they do eventually leave us in peace this autumn, how do I know
the nest is empty and safe to remove?
As soon as there are no comings-and-goings during the day?

I had a large nest in the main loft which the council came to remove.
Unfortunately many wasps made it into our domestic hot water tank and from
there into the hw cylinder and on to shower filters, hot taps etc.
So, no they are not my favourite creatures in the whole wide world.

Phil