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The Chateau Ludd wasp nest only came to light after a few weeks of wondering why, when lying in the bath, I could hear a rhythmic purring or growling sound. The bedroom next to the bathroom was empty. You could hear the same uncanny growling when lying on the bed next to the internal wall. Quite disturbing - as if there was a cat in there.
The mystery was solved when we spotted wasps flying to and from a hole under the eaves near the wall in question. Sure enough, the cavity in the lath and plaster wall was home to many thousands of wasps. The growling/purring sound was them beating their wings to ventilate the nest. Chemical warfare ensued, which we won.