ᐅ Wasps in the attic (new build) – indication of construction defects?

Created on: 10 May 2021 16:25
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Herr Stein
Hello everyone,

We have been living in our newly built house for a little over six months. Today, when I went up to the attic, a wasp was looking at me. I was a bit shocked, and probably the wasp was too. Now I am wondering: Is the roof not sealed properly? Or is it normal to have openings that allow wasps to fly in? It is a cold roof, constructed in a way that the wooden beams of the roof structure are visible.

Thank you very much for your input
Herr Stein
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Sir_Batman
11 May 2021 18:36
Herr Stein schrieb:

Thanks for the answers. Is there any way to make it unpleasant for wasps to nest there?
I get wasps trying to nest in the garden shed every year, usually around April/May. If you disturb them right at the beginning—when the queen starts building the nest—she will look for a new spot. I’m at the shed every day, so I notice this pretty quickly.