Wasps build nests around homes on the Gold Coast from spring right through to autumn. Paper wasps are the most common. Their nests look like small grey umbrellas hanging under eaves, pergolas, balcony railings, letterboxes, pool fences and shrubs. Mud-dauber wasps build small mud tubes on walls, under decks and inside garages. A nest near a door, clothesline, pool gate or play area can make part of the yard hard to use.
Trying to knock a nest down with a broom or hose often ends with angry wasps and stings, so it is a job for a crew with the right gear. The crew we book treats the nest while wearing protective clothing, then removes it once the wasps have been dealt with. They also look over the rest of the home and yard, as there is often more than one nest.
- Removal of paper wasp nests from eaves, pergolas and railings
- Nests in hedges, shrubs, letterboxes and pool fences
- Mud nests under decks and on walls
- A check of the whole yard for other nests
- Advice on keeping wasps away from outdoor areas
Until the crew arrives, keep children and pets away from the nest and avoid mowing, trimming or hosing nearby. Close windows near the nest if you can. Wasps are calmer in the cooler parts of the day, so the crew may suggest an early morning or late afternoon time. If anyone is stung and feels unwell, call 000 or see a doctor.
Nests are much easier to deal with while small, so call early in the season. For wasp nest removal on the Gold Coast, call 07 3543 7765 for upfront pricing.
