Hi all really need some advice on what to do about this situation. I discovered a wasps nest above our bedroom window, after wondering for weeks where they were coming from. It must have been quite big - I could hear them moving through the bedroom wall when I was feeding DS at night It makes me feel sick just to think about it!
Anyway DH works away so it was up to me to sort it out. I phoned someone from yellow pages who quoted me £39 as long as it was straightforwards to just spray it. I would be advised of any other costs if necessary.
So they came yesterday & I showed them from the ground the hole that they were coming in/out and from inside bedroom the noise I could hear through the wall. He said I needed two treatments as it was difficult to access nest & just spray it. The main treatment was some foam stuff that he would squirt in hole and it would take 10-14 days to work. So he also recommended smoking them out with some other stuff. The two treatments would be £130 + vat making it 152.75!! He said they would be all gone by the following morning after this. I told him I didnt really want to wait 10-14 days I just wanted them gone before they came through the wall which he agreed could happen within a matter of days! I dont know how true this is? He then sprayed them close up (up a ladder) and then with some tubes from the ground - took him about 15 mins.
They had all gone by the end of the day which was great but I just feel that something isnt right here:-
How did he know it would be too difficult to access nest before he even went up the ladder?
Why did I need the treatment taking 10-14 days to work if they have all gone the next day?
I think he has just sprayed them (I only saw him use one container unless he mixed the chemicals which I doubt) and charged me for things I didnt need/have!
I looked up the chemicals he apparently used online and they are used for wasps but rapid response from both as far as I can see
I only have his word for it & felt like I didnt have a choice but to believe him as I know nothing about it & he is the expert.
Sorry nearly finished! So what do I do?? I payed with a cheque as I didnt have enough money in the bank to cover it, he didnt ask for card details on the back. Do I cancel the cheque with bank while I find out more? Should I ring company & ask them to explain? (they are hardly going to admit it tho). Im really pissed off & cant stop thinking about it. Does this seem an excessive amount of money? Have I been ripped off & what do I do? citizens advice? And should I cancel cheque as once payment gone through I doubt I will ever get it back
Please help!!!