Wasps are a common sight in the gardens of Milton, especially from spring through to autumn. Paper wasps build open, grey nests shaped like an upside down umbrella under eaves, verandah ceilings, pergolas and fence rails. European wasps are less common but can nest inside wall cavities or in the ground. A nest beside a doorway, clothesline or play area is worth dealing with while it is still small.
The crew finds every nest around the home, then treats each one with a product that kills the wasps inside. Once the nest is quiet, they remove it where it can be reached from the ground or a ladder. Nests inside walls or underground are treated at the entry hole so the product reaches the colony. Because wasps often build more than one nest on the same property, the crew checks the whole yard, eaves and outbuildings before leaving.
- A check of the eaves, verandahs, fences and garden for nests
- Treatment of each nest to kill the wasps inside
- Removal of reachable nests once they are quiet
- Treatment at the entry of wall and ground nests
- Advice on keeping away from the area for a few hours
Do not try to spray or knock down a nest yourself, as wasps defend their nest and can sting many times. Keep children and pets inside while the crew works. For nests high on a two storey home, mention the height when you book so the crew brings the right ladder. If anyone is stung and feels unwell, call 000 or see a doctor, or ring the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.
Crews visit Milton and the western inner suburbs through the week. Call 07 3543 7770 to book wasp nest removal with your price given first.
