How to Deal with Wasps Nesting in Ashford’s Older Brick Properties
Ashford is home to some lovely older properties — from Victorian terraces near the town centre to charming cottages around areas like Kennington and Great Chart. But unfortunately, those brick-built homes often come with one unwelcome visitor in summer: wasps.
If you’ve noticed a steady stream of wasps in Ashford particularly around your roofline, or disappearing into cracks in the brickwork, there’s a good chance a nest is nearby — possibly within the cavity wall itself.
Here’s what you need to know.
🐝 Why Older Brick Homes Attract Wasps
Older buildings often have:
- Cracks in pointing or mortar joints
- Small gaps in soffits or around window frames
- Unused chimneys or loft spaces
These create perfect access points for wasps looking to build a safe, dry nest. Brick walls, in particular, often conceal nests that go unnoticed until the wasp population peaks in late summer.
🔎 Signs of a Wasp Nest in the Brickwork
Look out for:
- A constant stream of wasps entering and exiting a small hole or gap in the wall
- Buzzing noises from within the cavity wall, loft or soffits
- Plaster or paint bulging indoors if the nest is deep inside the wall
- Wasps appearing in upstairs rooms or the attic
Do not attempt to block the hole — they’ll often chew through plasterboard to escape indoors.
⚠️ Why DIY Isn’t Worth the Risk
We get it — wasps are annoying, and DIY sprays are tempting. But in older properties, nests can be:
- Deep in the wall or loft, hard to reach with shop-bought treatments
- Dangerous to access, especially at height or from ladders
- Home to thousands of wasps, particularly from July to September
Disturbing the nest can lead to multiple stings, especially if you trigger their defence response. If someone in your household is allergic, it’s simply not worth the risk.
✅ What to Do Instead
If you suspect a nest in your Ashford home:
- Don’t block the entrance — this can make things worse
- Note the activity times and location of entry points
- Call a professional wasp control expert who knows how to deal with wall cavities safely
At Kent Wasp Control, we’ve treated wasp nests in homes across Ashford including Willesborough, South Ashford, and even in heritage-listed buildings. We use specialist equipment to apply treatments directly where they’re needed — no guesswork, and no mess.
🚫 Don’t Wait Until They Come Inside
Once the nest reaches full size, wasps can find their way inside through gaps in floorboards, ceiling roses, or old pipework holes. Getting it sorted early is always cheaper, safer, and simpler.
If you’re in Ashford and worried about wasps nesting in your brick property, give us a call today. Fast, discreet service — and no stings attached.
Call us today – 07802 500180 for local, friendly help throughout Ashford and across Kent.
