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24/06/2026

Picture A: Typical size of a wasp nest for this time of year .
Picture B: How big nests can become.

The largest wasp nest ever recorded in the UK measured an astonishing 6ft by 5ft (1.8m by 1.5m) and contained approximately 500,000 wasps. Discovered in 2010 in the loft of a pub in Southampton, it was 15 times larger than an average nest. It grew so massive because a mild spring and the pub's heating allowed the wasps to continue building late into the year.
Here are a few other record-breaking and unusual nests found in the UK:
Somerset (2011): A 6ft nest was found inside a storage shed's roof insulation at a garden centre, built from multi-coloured wood scrapings.
Wi******er (2014): A 3ft nest was discovered built entirely on top of a single bed in a spare bedroom.

Global Record: While massive for the UK, the largest wasp nest in the world measured a staggering 22ft and was found in Tenerife in 2013.

New Zealand has some of the highest densities of invasive social wasps (like German and Common wasps) globally. Thanks to mild winters and abundant food, these colonies occasionally survive the winter and grow into "monster" nests, reaching sizes up to 1.8 to 3.7 metres long and holding over 1 million wasps.

The largest wasp nest ever recorded in NZ was discovered on a farm in Waimauku, West Auckland in April 1963. Built by introduced German wasps, the behemoth measured 3.7 meters long(12 feet 1.669 inches) and 1.75 meters in diameter, and 5.5 meters18ft😱) in circumference, earning a Guinness World Record

24/06/2026

Annual Asian Hornet awareness reminder.

If you believe you have spotted an Asian hornet, please report it immediately and, if possible, take a photograph. Early reporting is extremely important in helping to prevent the spread of this invasive species.
Please contact us and we will ensure the sighting is reported to the appropriate authorities.
In over 25 years of wasp nest removal, I have never personally encountered an Asian hornet. Robbie is the only member of our team who has seen one, and that was several years ago in Surrey.
Confirmed sightings of Asian hornets have never been reported in Herefordshire.
Asian hornets are typically smaller than our native European hornets. They can be identified by their darker body colouring and distinctive bright yellow legs.
While it is highly unlikely that you will encounter an Asian hornet in the UK, any suspected sighting should be reported without delay, as they pose a significant threat to honeybee populations and other pollinating insects.

23/06/2026

At the Wasp Guys we enjoy a bit of competition, but be careful who you use if you were to go elsewhere.

It’s essential they have the correct licences and insurance, as well as public liability to operate legally.
We’ve just seen one start up company claiming to have removed 10,000+ wasp nests.
Not bad in their first month trading
😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁🤣🤣

23/06/2026

WASP or HORNET PROBLEM ??
Why choose the WASP GUYS to help with summers most annoying insect.

✅ 25 year trading
✅ Specialists in wasps and hornets
✅ Local
✅ A fraction of the cost of nationwide companies
✅ All treatments guaranteed
✅ Nearly a 1,000 genuine reviews on Checkatrade
✅ Perfect score on Trustpilot
✅ Fully Licensed
✅ Fully Insured
✅ DBS Checked
✅ We have mortgages to pay 😁
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✅ £5,000,000 public liability

THE WASP GUYS
ONLY £65+vat £78
Additional nests: Half price

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23/06/2026

Wasp nests can become susceptible to overheating during periods of warm weather or high colony activity. To help regulate the nest temperature, worker wasps may be observed fanning their wings at the nest entrance, creating airflow that improves ventilation and promotes cooling. Other workers collect water and distribute it onto the paper nest structure. As the water evaporates, it removes heat from the nest through evaporative cooling, helping to maintain a stable internal temperature for the colony.
Not a great video. We will try and get a better one. 🙂

20/06/2026

Resting bee swarm in Hunderton reported.
The wasp guys were first on the scene to keep them safe until local beekeeper Rod Ellis arrived to re-home them in one of his vacant hives.
Thank you to all other beekeepers who offered to help and everyone that stopped for a chat and took photographs.

It took a couple of hours, but worth it to save the bees.

Then we did what we do best.
Back to waspinating. 😁

20/06/2026

This was sent to us earlier.
Normal Michael McIntyre waffle, but we can relate to this especially step 3…. 🤣

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/193CKK44De/?mibextid=wwXIfr

19/06/2026

Messing with AI and ChatGPT.
What would you do to improve the photo to make it more eye catching.

19/06/2026

Here’s a link to the article written about us by
Your Herefordshire yesterday.

https://www.facebook.com/100064602195283/posts/1481355867361139/?

NEWS | Popular Herefordshire Business told to remove roadside advertising signs. 🪧❌

A well-known Herefordshire business has announced it will be removing its roadside advertising boards following contact from the highways department.

The Wasp Guys Herefordshire shared the news with customers on social media this week, describing the situation as "sad times" after what it called a successful period using the signs to promote its services across the county.

The company said it received a phone call from a highways officer informing them that all advertising boards displayed at various locations would need to be removed. Despite expressing disappointment, the business said it would comply with the request.

"We've had a good run with our advertising boards," the company wrote. "If you see us removing them over the next week, give us a wave."

The firm praised the highways department representative who contacted them, saying he was "a really nice gentleman" and acknowledging that he was simply carrying out his duties.

According to the business, the signs were originally installed to help reach residents who may not regularly use the internet and who could otherwise turn to larger national pest control companies, often paying significantly more for wasp and hornet nest removal services.

"The main reason for putting the signs up was to reach people who aren't on the internet," the company explained.

The move comes as local authorities continue to enforce regulations governing signage on public highways. Under Section 132 of the Highways Act 1980, it is a criminal offence to paint, write or attach signs, pictures, letters or marks on highways, pavements, roads, street furniture, trees or adjoining structures without the appropriate authority or consent from the highway authority.

Despite losing one of its most visible forms of advertising, The Wasp Guys Herefordshire is encouraging local residents to continue recommending its services by word of mouth.

The company has asked people to pass on its contact details to anyone in need of assistance with wasp or hornet nests during the busy summer season.

The announcement prompted messages of support from followers online, with many praising the local business and expressing disappointment at the removal of the signs.

18/06/2026

And, here’s one a bit higher up videoed by Robbie earlier today.
Lots of angry wasps.
Not advisable to try and treat a nest like this yourself without the correct protective clothing.