QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsPests and Diseaseswasps’nest 0 Vote Up Vote Down COLM O\’DOHERTY asked 15 years ago I’m hoping to prune a privet hedge this weekend ,but up until 2 weeks ago ,a very active wasps’ nest was in the ground nearby.Should I assume they are now dead or would activity near the nest disturb them again? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Wasps may not be quite gone yet and you should carefully observe before working close to the nest site.Â