Removing Spider Webs and Wasp Nests During a House Wash
Alongside the algae and grime, a house wash deals with the other things that accumulate on a home's exterior: spider webs strung under the eaves and in corners, egg sacs, and sometimes wasp and mud-dauber nests tucked into the soffits and overhangs. Clearing these is part of a thorough exterior clean, and there is a right way to handle them.
Why eaves and overhangs collect them
The sheltered spots, under the eaves, in the soffit corners, around light fixtures and in the peaks, are prime real estate for spiders and wasps, because they are protected from rain and wind. Our climate and abundant insects mean webs and nests build up there steadily, especially over spring and summer, and they are exactly the high, awkward spots homeowners rarely reach.
The result is that even a clean-looking house often has a layer of webbing and the odd nest up in the overhangs that a wall-only wash leaves behind.
Clearing them safely
As part of a house wash, the webs, egg sacs and cobwebs are cleared from the eaves, soffits, corners and around fixtures, and the areas are washed so they do not just get re-strung immediately. The soft-wash reach that cleans high walls and soffits from the ground is what makes getting into those high corners practical.
Wasp and hornet nests need care. Active nests are a safety matter, so they are approached cautiously, and a large or aggressive active nest may need dedicated pest treatment before the area can be safely cleaned. Old, inactive nests are simply removed and the spot washed.
Keeping them from coming back so fast
Washing the surfaces removes the residue and scent trails that make spiders and wasps want to rebuild in the same spot, so a proper clean slows their return compared with just knocking webs down. Keeping the eaves and soffits clean on a regular basis makes the home less inviting to them.
For most homes, having the webs and nests cleared is simply part of a full house wash rather than a separate job. If there is a significant active wasp problem, mention it when booking so it can be planned around safely.