How to dispose of wasp nest.

[Silverlady]

I have found what I assume to be a wasp nest in my shed.....(it looks like one of the pictures in your Gallery)......the cocoon looks sort of like a tiny chinese lantern......Looking through a whole in the bottom it looks as though there are white egggs of some sort inside......how do I know for definate this is a wasp nest and should I remove it?

Thanks

Silver

[Lance Morgan]

Hi There
Not been in the shed for a bit eh? . Depends on size
From your description the nest is/was well established. Its early for the queens to have a big colony so depending on size if there are wasps flying in and out get a professional or there are some spray nest killers now. If the nest is old it can be removed by you without any angry wasps. The white is probably mould as the nest is made of chewed wood.
Hope this helps

[Gill Catton]

Or you could leave it be, the wasps are unlikely to bother you unless you are likely to be disturbing the nest frequently? (to extract mower etc?) and will pick off insect pests from your flowers.

[Lance Morgan]

Originally Posted by Gill Catton

Or you could leave it be, the wasps are unlikely to bother you unless you are likely to be disturbing the nest frequently? (to extract mower etc?) and will pick off insect pests from your flowers.

Yes if its a new nest and you can live with it they do more good than harm.