Raised humidity levels and subsequent soft, lush growth produced when growing under insect proof mesh may encouragediseases such as Botrytis and downy mildew. Slugs and snails can be encouraged by the higher humidity beneath mesh. Restricting access to weeds

Obviously, once the wasps have hatched and are flying about, you should be able to notice if they’re going to and from the same place – a small entrance hole or under the eaves, for example. Wasp nest stages Rubbish bins indoors and outdoors are one of the biggest culprits when it comes to attracting wasps to your home. Make sure to regularly empty these bins, especially during the warmer months to avoid the build up of waste food.Applying a wasp powder directly onto the nest will deliver much more successful results than trying to spray from a distance. How to prevent wasp nests This is the worst method out of them all and requires you to be within close proximity of the nest, thus putting you in direct danger of getting stung and harmed. Wasp nests usually look like papery grey balloons, and often have an intricate swirly pattern on the outside, with cells visible from the bottom. Wasp nests can be very colourful if the wasps chew up coloured paper to make their nest. Wasp nests in sheds Getting rid of wasp nests in lofts is difficult as they are normally in hard to reach, inacessible areas.

Unfortunately it is usually necessary to uncover plants every two to three weeks to hoe, weed and also thin seed sown plants. This risks ingress of pests which once inside the mesh are likely to multiply. Egg laying through the mesh Once you are in a position where you can spray the nest, take up your chosen product and thoroughly spray the entire nest all over. Insect-pollinated crops such as strawberries and courgettes are unsuited to growing under insect-proof mesh during their flowering period. Netting and wildlife if outdoor bins are causing high wasp activity, maybe consider positioning these bins further away from your property. The closer they are, the higher the chance of them entering your home. Recommended productsUsed as a physical barrier, insect proof meshes confer protection against plant eating insects often without significant increases in temperature (depending on mesh size) but with good protection against wind and hail. They also intercept heavy rain reducing the damage that large raindrops can do to soil structure, seed beds and seedlings. Soil splash that can contaminate leafy crops is also reduced. Wildlife can be at risk from poorly erected and managed garden netting. Very fine mesh, such as insect-proof mesh or horticultural fleece, is one of the safer options, but it is essential to secure the edges of the mesh by burying under the soil or anchoring to a ground level board half sunken in the soil. Birds in particular can become entangled in loose netting which may result in their death or injury. Sustainability Wasp nests are made from a thin chewed wood pulp substance, making it very flammable and therefore very dangerous in or around your home. The fire will also not kill the wasps and again will only make them more aggressive. Using a baton / physical force There are lot’s of advice online on the best ways to get rid of wasp nests without professional products. This is not recommended and will most likely cause you or whoever is removing the nest to get badly hurt. Using a hose pipe or water