JohnNov 12, 20181 minLast Post.Unfortunately due to increased work loads I have had to make the decision that from now on, I will only update my business Facebook page with articles about ...
JohnOct 1, 20181 minKike helping me foxingKike is not just a good mole dog. Her sense of smell is amazing and coupled with her uncanny ability to work in the pitch black and still keeps tabs on where...
JohnOct 1, 20181 minWasp nest viewed with a Thermal ImagerA very active wasp nest. I'm able to go right up to wasp nests in lofts in complete darkness. A big nest is fascinating to watch. I only use the white hot or...
JohnOct 1, 20181 minWasp season slowing down nowFinally the wasp season is slowing down. The weather has become much cooler and wet and there has even been a few over night frosts. The nests that I'm getti...
JohnJul 31, 20181 minWasp Nest in Extractor HoseA very common pace for a wasp nest, doesn't matter whether it's from a shower or tumble dryer, the wasps aren't bothered.
JohnJul 31, 20181 minEasy nest to treatThis nest was an easy job, but I hung around afterwards to watch the action whilst I had a coffee. I soon realised that it would be safe to remove the nest i...
JohnJul 30, 20182 minDIY WASP TREATMENT, IS IT REALLY WORTH IT?This post is warning to all home owners who think they will have a go a sorting out a wasp nest themselves and save some money. Firstly, there are really no ...
JohnJul 16, 20181 minLets cut the grassThe lawn mowers have not had much use this hot, dry summer, so the ideal opportunity for a queen wasp to build a nest under one. I thought about plugging thi...
JohnJul 16, 20181 minTree Bumble Bee Nest In Loft InsulationThese bees amaze me with their ability to create such well hidden nests, often many feet away from the entrance point that they are using. The nests are ofte...
JohnJul 16, 20181 minWasp nest in bird boxI've done quite a few wasp nests in bird boxes this year. Very easy to deal with. The owner of this box wanted it removing completely and didn't want the box...
JohnJul 16, 20181 minWasp nest in a hedgeHome owner found this one when they were cutting the hedge, and got stung in the process.
JohnJul 16, 20181 minWasp nest under the eavesOur current long hot dry spell this summer has resulted in more wasp nests being successfully built out in the open.
JohnJul 12, 20181 minThermal image video of Tree Bee nestThermal image cameras are a brilliant, if expensive piece of kit. I use mine as much in the day as I do for my night shooting. They are great for finding nes...
JohnJul 12, 20181 minNew nest built on old nest siteMust be a good spot for a wasp nest. This years nest is being built amongst the remains of a previous years nest.
JohnJul 12, 20181 minEasy nest to treatExample of the typical wasp nest, roundish in shape and hanging down. Easy as it gets when in a shed like this nest.
JohnJul 12, 20181 minBiggish wasp nest for the time of yearSpace is a bit tight up here for a quick exit, but with my extension application equipment I can treat the nest from where I am, switch the torch off and get...
JohnJul 9, 20181 minMole Deterrent Method No 101Mole catcher with no shirt always does the trick. Seriously though, the working and trapping conditions on farm land have been ridiculous these last two mont...
JohnJul 6, 20181 minPreparing Bumble Bee Nest for Re-homingCalled out to re-home a bumble bee nest. Customer said it was somewhere in the shed. After completely emptying the shed, I cleared around the nest so I could...
JohnJul 6, 20181 minThermal Video of Wasp NestI often use my thermal imager when looking for wasp nests is dark loft spaces as it allows me to locate them without using any other light sources which woul...
JohnJul 6, 20181 minWasp nest down a wall cavityNot all wasp nests are obvious to see, though generally they are easier to find than bumble bees. This one is way down a narrow cavity. I love the challenge ...