Paper wasps build grey, umbrella-shaped nests under eaves, pergolas, fences, letterboxes and in thick shrubs across the Sunshine Coast. Nests start small in spring and grow through summer, and wasps get more defensive as the nest gets bigger. Some nests are tucked inside hedges and only noticed when someone trims the garden. They often turn up near doorways, clothes lines and play areas, which is when people want them gone.
When you call, we ask where the nest is, roughly how big it is and how high up. We give you upfront pricing, then book a nearby independent crew with the right gear to deal with it. The crew we book will usually:
- Treat the nest so the wasps inside are dealt with
- Take down and bag the nest once it is quiet
- Check nearby eaves, fences and shrubs for other nests
- Spray spots where wasps like to build again
Do not knock down a nest yourself or spray it with a household can. Wasps defend the nest and will come out in numbers. Keep children and pets away from the area until the crew has finished. For stings, ask a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26, and call 000 if someone is in danger.
Wasp activity is highest in late spring and summer, so booking early while the nest is small is usually easier. Once the nest is gone, trimming thick shrubs and checking the eaves each spring helps you spot new nests early. To book wasp nest removal anywhere on the Sunshine Coast, call 07 3543 7764 and we will give you a price first.
