A wasp nest by the back door or over the clothesline can make it hard to use your own yard. In Brisbane, paper wasps build open, grey, umbrella-shaped nests under eaves, pergolas, verandah rails and letterbox lids, and in dense shrubs. Nests start small in spring and grow through the warmer months as more wasps hatch.
When you call, tell us where the nest is, how high it is and roughly how big it looks. Photos taken from a distance can help. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew. The crew we book arrives in protective gear, treats the nest so the wasps die off, and removes it once it is quiet.
- A check of the nest and the area around it
- Treatment of the nest with a suitable product
- Removal of the nest where it can be reached
- A look under eaves, in sheds and along fences for other nests
- Tips on spots wasps like to rebuild in
Please do not try to knock a nest down with a broom or hose. Wasps defend their nest and can sting more than once. Keep children and pets inside or well away from the area, close nearby windows and doors, and let the crew handle it. Nests high on a two-storey home or inside a wall cavity may need extra gear, which the crew will talk through with you.
Once a nest is gone, wasps may try to build nearby. Checking eaves and sheds every few weeks in spring and early summer helps you spot a new nest while it is still small. If someone is stung and feels unwell, call 000, or ask a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26. To book wasp removal in Brisbane, call 07 3543 7767 and we will line up a local crew.
