Paper wasps are a common summer problem around Ipswich. They build grey, papery nests under eaves and verandahs, inside sheds and carports, on fences and pool fences, and in dense shrubs and hedges. Nests often start small in spring and grow through the warmer months. When a nest is close to a doorway, clothesline, play area or garden path, it can make part of the yard hard to use.
Trying to knock a nest down or spray it yourself often ends with stings. The crew we book treats the nest with the right gear and protective clothing, waits until the wasps are no longer active and then takes the nest down. They also check the rest of the house, sheds and fences, because wasps often build several nests in the same area.
- Finding the nest and checking for others nearby
- Treating the nest with protective gear
- Removing the nest once the wasps are no longer active
- Checking sheds, eaves, fences and hedges for more nests
- Tips on discouraging new nests in the same spots
Until the crew arrives, keep children and pets away from the nest, avoid mowing or using hedge trimmers nearby and close any windows close to it. Cover sweet drinks and food outdoors, as they draw wasps in. On acreage, nests in sheds, on machinery and under water tank stands are common, so take a look around before you start any outside work. If someone is stung and feels unwell, ask a doctor or call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26, or call 000 if they are seriously unwell.
To book wasp nest removal in Ipswich, call 07 3543 7770 and tell us where the nest is and roughly how big it looks.
