Unusual Place For Wasp Nest

[Rolfe 2]

I found this wasp nest last season in a roof space.........the crash helmet had been sitting on the floor and the nest had been built inside and all over it...........amazing. I put the picture up a while back.........but its worth a second look.

If any pesters out there come across some unusual nests this coming season........please take some pictures so we can all share them

[TOMO 26,814]

i had one like that but it was in a lamp shade that was in the loft, just picked it up and put it in a bag

[sue 1]

i had one once in my compost heap on my allotment quite a few years ago when it was abandoned by the wasps the kids took it to school ,to say it was large is was as light as a feather ,they are brilliant builders

[Gav 1,708]

We don't have wasps here but we put a freezer where a dryer used to be and now the big bumble bees go through the broken vent and have made a nest in the back of the freezer, by the compressor presumably because its nice and warm. Bees are protected too so I wont be moving or disturbing them, they are no bother either so will leave them be, if ever the freezer has to be moved I will be taking a few pics as I never saw a bumble bee nest, sure it would be interesting

[donky7 9]

rolf, you may get £50 if that pic gets posted in 1 of the pesty mags.....

 

want me to dig out the address ..?

[Rolfe 2]

rolf, you may get £50 if that pic gets posted in 1 of the pesty mags.....

 

want me to dig out the address ..?

Nah........ thanks for the offer Donks.........Its been to Today's Technician last year mate!

[comanche 3,076]

Had one last year built around the frame,mudguard and back-wheel of a bicycle taking -in the spokes and chain .Of course the chances of coming across one like it this coming season are nil because I have a new camera !