Craig McDonald, 38, says his top-floor flat in Greenock, Scotland, has been taken over by thousands of wasps that have repeatedly stung him, his two dogs, and his cat. He claims the insects began infesting his bedroom two weeks ago, and he can no longer enter the room.
Health and safety concerns
McDonald says he has not had a decent sleep in ten days and is worried about his pets. He has been forced to leave his home temporarily, staying at his mother's house.
He said: "This is having a serious impact on my health. I am worried about my dogs and my cat. I have not had a decent sleep in ten days. I can't get to my bed. We are getting stung all the time. It is nasty."
Landlord response
McDonald claims his landlord, Oak Tree Housing Association, has failed to deal with the wasp nest in the roof space. He says he contacted them, and they initially said it couldn't be a wasps' nest because of the time of year, but later sent pest control.
He described how the pest control worker sprayed something on the roof but then asked him to help plug gaps while wearing protective gear. McDonald said the treatment made no difference, and the nest is still there.
Seeking help
McDonald says he asked environmental health to visit his flat but was told to contact Oak Tree. He also mentioned that a neighbour had concerns about something in the loft, but Oak Tree suggested it might be rare bats and advised leaving them alone.
He added: "They need to do something. I cannot live in here. It is a health hazard. I am in agony from the stings. It is horrendous. I am worried about my pets. I am trying to protect them because they don't know what is happening to them."
Housing association statement
In response, Oak Tree Housing said: "We are aware of the issue raised by Mr McDonald and are dealing with him directly with a view to resolving the matter as quickly as possible. As this concerns an individual tenant and his home, it would not be appropriate for us to comment further on the details of the case."
