How do I get rid of wasps in my air bricks?

Use a powder/dust to kill these wasps. make several attempts to eradicate a nest behind an air brick. Usually, 3 daily puffs of Rentokil Wasp Nest Killer Powder will do the trick. Apply over the whole air brick as the wasps will use other holes in the brick if you don’t treat all the vent holes.

How do I keep wasps out of my air vents?

Fortunately it is very easy to stop wasps and other insects from entering the vent. Installing a backdraft damper will stop wasps and other insects from entering the duct and your home. The damper can be installed either inside the duct or at the termination point on the roof/wall.

What to do if wasps are in your attic?

Spray the nest according to the directions on your spray. If the nest is a hanging nest, make sure you purchase a spray with a projectile shot so that you can completely cover the nest with it. If your wasps have built a nest on the floor of your attic, bomb-style wasp poisons work very well.

Can wasps get in through air vents?

They can enter the house easily through an open door or window – or more cunningly through a vent, such as the type you find in bathrooms. Householders tend to notice the ones that come through in obvious ways – but the ones which have built a home in a vent often won’t be spotted until they’re flying about.

How can I get rid of a wasp nest behind an air brick?

You do not need any application equipment but you may have to make several attempts to eradicate a nest behind an air brick. This is because you cannot get enough wasp killer powder to stay in the entrance path for the wasps to pick up and carry into the wasp nest. Usually, three daily puffs of RENTOKIL WASP NEST KILLER POWDER will do the trick.

Why are there so many wasps in my attic?

Wasps are very good at finding small gaps or holes in your home. They want to find a safe place to build their nest, and your attic is the perfect spot. It’s likely that there isn’t a lot of traffic up there, but they can be out of the elements.

Where do wasps nest in an air vent?

Wasps very often make their nests behind air bricks and these are the very easiest for an amateur to destroy using wasp nest killer powder. Wasps also nest in vents other than sub floor venting air bricks.

What can I use to keep Wasps out of my house?

Use caulk or a similar sealant. This will not only prevent wasps from escaping a pesticide application only to return later, but it will also keep the wasps from exiting the nest by another hole to attack or to flee into other parts of the home, garage and attic while the treatment is being applied.