Paper wasps build their grey, umbrella-shaped nests under eaves, pergolas, patio roofs, fences, letterboxes and garden shrubs across Palm Beach. Nests are small in early spring and grow quickly through summer, and the wasps defend them hard when someone brushes past or starts up a mower nearby. A nest near a doorway, clothesline or play area is worth dealing with early.
Knocking a nest down with a broom or spraying it with the hose tends to end with stings, and the wasps often rebuild close by. The crew we book wears protective gear, treats the nest so the wasps on it are dealt with, then removes it so it cannot be reused.
- Locating every nest around the house, sheds and garden
- Treatment of the nest and the wasps on it
- Removal of the nest once the wasps are dealt with
- A spray of the surrounding eave or structure to discourage rebuilding
- Advice on the spots wasps tend to pick around your home
Keep kids and pets away from the nest until the crew arrives, and do not try to move it yourself. If someone is stung and becomes unwell, call 000 straight away. For advice, ask a doctor or call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.
When you call, tell us where the nest is, roughly how big it is and how high up. If it is under a two-storey eave, inside a wall or tucked into a dense hedge, mention that too, as the crew may need a ladder or extra time. We give you upfront pricing on the phone. To book wasp nest removal in Palm Beach, call 07 3543 7772 and we will line up a local crew.
