There have been plenty of queens around already, we have seen them ourselves and others have also reported seeing them.

The queens are coming out of hibernation now it’s the spring and they will look for a suitable place to build their nest. Once they have found a place they will start to strip the wood from nearby sheds, fence posts and other wooden structures. The wood fibres will then be combined with saliva and used to build the nests.

Once the nest is built the queens will start laying eggs and then forage for food. We will soon be busy treating wasp nests, keep an eye out and if you find one give us a call.