Paper wasps are the most common wasps around homes in Birkdale. They build grey, umbrella-shaped nests with open cells, usually in sheltered spots under eaves, along fence rails, in letterboxes, under outdoor tables, on pergolas and in dense shrubs. A nest that starts in spring with a handful of wasps can grow to dozens by late summer.
Nests close to doors, paths, clotheslines or play areas are the ones people call about, since wasps defend the nest when disturbed and stings hurt. For some people they cause a serious allergic reaction. The crew we book treats the nest, waits until the wasps are no longer active, then removes it, and checks the rest of the property for other nests nearby. Nests in tricky spots, such as inside a wall cavity or high on a two-storey roofline, may take longer, so tell us where it is when you call.
- Nests under eaves and gutters
- Nests on fences, gates and pergolas
- Nests in letterboxes and electricity boxes
- Nests in hedges, shrubs and garden beds
- Nests near play equipment and pools
Until the crew arrives, keep people and pets away from the nest. Do not hose it, hit it with a broom or spray it with a household can, since angry wasps may sting anyone nearby. If the nest is up high or hard to see, a photo taken from a distance helps us describe the job to the crew.
Wasps often return to the same sheltered spots each year, so check eaves and fences around your Birkdale home from early spring. We give you the price before the visit. To book wasp nest removal, call 07 3543 7767.
