A wasp nest near a doorway, clothesline or play area makes it hard to use your yard. Around Caboolture, most nests belong to paper wasps, which build open, umbrella-shaped nests that hang from a single stalk. They start small in spring, often the size of a coin, and can grow to the size of a dinner plate by late summer.
Wasps defend their nest, and it is easy to brush past one while gardening, hanging washing or opening a gate. That is why many people call as soon as they spot one. Tell us where it is and roughly how big it looks, and we will give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew.
The crew we book looks at the nest, checks the area around it and explains the options before they start. Nests are often treated early in the morning or later in the day when most wasps are home, and the crew will talk about timing when they arrive. The visit may include:
- Checking the nest size and how it is attached
- Treating the nest and taking it down
- Removing the stalk and old nest material
- Looking for more nests around the home
- Advice on spots to check again next spring
Please do not try to cut the nest down or hit it with a broom, as that can send a lot of wasps into the air at once. Keep people and pets well back. If you have a wasp nest at your place in Caboolture, call 07 3543 7773 and we will book a local crew.
