Paper wasps are the most common wasps around Sunnybank homes. They build grey, umbrella-shaped nests hanging from a single stalk under eaves, pergolas, fence rails, clotheslines, window awnings and in dense shrubs. A small nest in spring can grow to hold dozens of wasps by late summer, and they become aggressive when someone brushes past or starts a lawnmower nearby.
Please do not try to spray or knock down a nest yourself, particularly if anyone at home is allergic to stings. The crew we book treats the nest with an insecticide that acts on contact, then removes it once the wasps have died off so it cannot be reused. Nests high on the roofline or deep in hedges may need a ladder or long pole to reach. If you have been stung before and reacted badly, say so when booking.
- Nests under eaves and roof gutters
- Wasps around pergolas, patios and decks
- Nests along fence rails and gates
- Hedges, shrubs and fruit trees
- Clotheslines, letterboxes and garden sheds
Keep children and pets indoors while the crew works, and until they tell you the area is clear. To lower the chance of new nests, check the eaves, pergola and fence line every couple of weeks in spring and early summer. Small nests found early are much easier to deal with than large ones. Pick up fallen fruit, cover sugary drinks outdoors and keep bins sealed, as these attract foraging wasps.
Homes with large gardens and fruit trees around Sunnybank are more likely to see nests each season. You hear the price before the visit, and same-day or next-day may be possible where the run allows. Call 07 3543 7769 to book wasp control.
