Which situation best matches what you found?
Choose the closest description and report any uncertainty. This table organises an assessment request; it does not confirm the species or tell you how to remove a nest. If the location cannot be observed from a protected position, describe it without obtaining a photograph. Access to a doorway or shared path matters as much as whether nest material is visible.
| What you see | Immediate precaution | What to record | Next assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| One insect near food or flowers | Avoid swatting or handling it | Whether activity repeats at one opening | Identification if unclear; a nest is not established |
| A visible nest by a balcony or door | Keep the area clear and use another route if available | Position and nearby occupied areas | Nest and protected-access assessment |
| Repeated traffic into a wall, shutter or roof gap | Leave the opening undisturbed | The opening and any insects appearing indoors | Concealed-nest assessment; no opening or sealing |
| Insects entering a hole in the ground | Keep feet, pets and gardening work away | Location relative to paths and work areas | Identification and ground-access assessment |
| A compact cluster of possible honey bees | Keep away and do not spray it | A distant view of the cluster and its location | Confirm honey bees and seek suitable beekeeper advice |
How does an exposed, hidden or ground nest change the plan?
A visible structure does not guarantee safe access, and a small entrance does not show the size or position of a hidden nest. Separate what is visible from what would require building work to reach. University of Minnesota guidance warns that blocking an active yellowjacket entrance in a building can redirect insects indoors. Leave that opening undisturbed pending assessment.
Balcony, doorway or eaves
Report height and how people use the area. Do not climb, lean out or stand underneath to improve a photograph.
Wall, shutter box or roof void
Report both outside and indoor sightings. Do not drill, lift cladding or seal the active entrance to test where it leads.
Ground or garden edge
Pause mowing, digging and other disturbance nearby. Do not probe, flood or pour a substance into the opening.
Do not use fire, fuel, smoke, improvised mixtures or physical blows on a nest. A small visible nest or a quiet period does not make a DIY attempt safe.
What should you send without getting closer?
A useful request explains the situation even when a close photograph is unavailable. Use zoom only from a protected place outside the flight route. A wider view can show access constraints that an insect close-up misses. If taking a photograph requires approaching the nest, crossing its route or using a ladder, send a written description instead.
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Give your city and property type, and name the exact area: balcony, doorway, garden or wall opening.
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Describe whether you saw nest material, repeated traffic, a cluster or only individual insects; include the date and time.
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Estimate height from your existing position and describe nearby windows, paths, occupied rooms and access restrictions.
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Mention children, pets and relevant sting-allergy precautions without sending private medical records.
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Report any previous spraying, sealing or disturbance, and inform the responsible manager if the area is shared.
What if the insects might be honey bees?
A cluster of insects is not automatically a wasp nest. Honey-bee swarms and established colonies in buildings need to be distinguished, and a blurred image may not settle the question. The British Beekeepers Association separates swarm collection from bees established in buildings. Its guidance informs this distinction; its UK collection network is not a Georgian service.
- Keep people and pets away while identification is uncertain; do not spray a suspected bee cluster.
- Use the identification page to compare visible features without catching or handling the insect.
- For probable honey bees, seek a suitable local beekeeper or specialist. Availability and safe access must be confirmed; bee relocation is not promised by this guide.
What should be agreed before using the area again?
Before work starts, ask for the restrictions and follow-up instructions for that particular nest, method and property. Treatment, removal of accessible nest material and later repairs are separate decisions. A quiet entrance after a visit does not by itself establish that the area is ready for normal use. Follow written instructions and report renewed activity from a protected position.
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Agree which doors, paths or outdoor areas must remain out of use and how the restriction will be communicated.
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Ask when and how activity should be reported, and who will decide whether another assessment is needed.
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Confirm whether physical nest removal is included, possible later or excluded because of access.
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Check before washing treated surfaces or sealing an opening. Structural opening and repair may require a separate trade.
How do you request an assessment in Tbilisi or Batumi?
Choose the service page for your city and send the location, observations and access limits. Both published city pages describe assessment-led, quote-based wasp and hornet work. The scope depends on identification, activity, access and the property. Opening hours do not establish an arrival time; appointment and suitability must be confirmed for the request.
- For Tbilisi, use the dedicated local nest-control page and explain any shared-building access requirements.
- For Batumi, use the separate page for the locally based team; do not assume an unlisted service is included.
- If a sting causes serious symptoms, seek emergency medical help rather than waiting for an inspection.
Identification, local services and follow-up
Choose the page that matches the insect, city and stage of the work.