Thread: Wasps and Bees
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Old 11-05-2008, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TheScullster View Post

The question is: having encountered 2 wasps in the loft the other day, does
this indicate a definite nest site? There are no windows/veluxes into this
space.
I have surveyed the fascia/tile area around the house and have seen no wasps entering/leaving the roof area.
(In the past when nests have been a problem, the wasps have been seen
queueing in flight to enter)
Will these two have been scouting for a possible nest site?

Also found what looked like 2 honey bees in the kitchen this morning but
they may have flown in during yesterday through an open window.

Phil
The wasps are probably queens scouting for a nest site. To be discouraged at all costs.

The honey bees are accidental - and should be encouraged to go home to their hive. There are a shortage of honey bees and any are better than none