I've spotted a bunch of wasps buzzing around a grassy patch between my raised beds, and I'm pretty certain there's a nest underneath. Since it's on my allotment, I'm not keen on using chemicals for removal. Is there a safe way to handle this? I reached out to a pest control service, but they mistakenly told me it was some sort of mining bee. This is my first time dealing with wasps, so any tips would be really appreciated!
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Honestly, you might not need to do anything at all. Wasps usually die off in a month or so as it gets colder, so just letting them be could be the easiest route. Once the colder weather hits, you can fill in the area if you're worried about them coming back next year.
I had a similar situation this year! My lawn guy accidentally mowed over a wasp nest, but luckily they weren't aggressive. We just treated it with a little wasp powder to prevent any issues in the future. If they're not bothering you now, it's okay to leave them be unless they become a problem later on.
Fun fact: wasp nests are yearly. Only the queens survive winter and start fresh the next spring. So, if you can hold off, just wait until winter and then dig out the nest if that's still your plan.
That's a great point! It's good to know they won’t come back next summer.
Exactly! They won't reuse the nest next year either, so just waiting it out is a solid plan.