Science
Pest controller finds wasp nest the size of a space hopper – Metro Newspaper UK
A PEST controller has warned people to be aware of ‘giant’ wasp nests in the coming weeks after being called to remove a nest the size of a space hopper. Andrew Dellbridge, 51, singled-handedly removed the giant, round nest, which measured about two and a hal…
A PEST controller has warned people to be aware of ‘giant’ wasp nests in the coming weeks after being called to remove a nest the size of a space hopper.
Andrew Dellbridge, 51, singled-handedly removed the giant, round nest, which measured about two and a half feet in diameter, and is estimated to have contained more than 5,000 wasps.
He said that the nest was holding so many wasps that the insects were queuing to find entry points to get inside.
Kitted out in full protective gear, Andrew spr…
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