Paper wasps build small grey nests that look like upside-down umbrellas, usually under eaves, verandah roofs, pergolas, fence rails, clothesline frames and inside hedges. Around Dinmore, the older homes with deep verandahs and big backyards give them plenty of sheltered spots. Nests grow quickly through spring and summer, and wasps will sting to defend them, which is why people often find a nest the hard way while hanging washing or trimming a hedge.
When you ring, we ask where the nest is, how high it sits and roughly how large it looks. 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 then takes it down. While they are there, they check the eaves, sheds and fences for any other nests. If a nest is inside a wall or roof cavity, they explain the options first, and we confirm any change in price with you before work goes ahead.
While you wait for the crew:
- Keep children and pets well away from the nest
- Do not spray, hose or knock the nest yourself
- Hold off on mowing, trimming or whipper snipping nearby
- Keep nearby doors and windows shut
- Watch where wasps fly in and out so you can show the crew
Wasps like to rebuild in the same sorts of sheltered spots each year, so a quick look under the eaves and verandah in early spring, when new nests are tiny, can save a bigger job later. If someone is stung and has a reaction, call 000 or ask a doctor. To book wasp nest removal in Dinmore, ring 07 3543 7773.
