European wasps are a real pest around North Geelong from late summer into autumn. They are yellow and black with folded wings, and they build large paper nests in the ground, in wall cavities, in roof spaces and inside sheds. A single nest can hold thousands of wasps by March, and they get more aggressive around food, drinks and bins as the season goes on.
The first sign is often a steady line of wasps flying in and out of a hole in the ground, a gap in the brickwork or under the roof tiles. Do not block the hole or pour anything into it, as that can push wasps into the house. When you call, tell us where the nest is and how busy it looks. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew who removes wasp nests around Geelong each season.
- Finding the nest by watching the flight path
- Treatment of the nest entry with dust or foam
- Removal of exposed nests in trees, sheds and shrubs where possible
- Treatment of nests in wall cavities and roof spaces
- Tips on keeping bins, fruit and pet food covered
Keep children and pets inside while the crew works and for the rest of the day. Wasps returning to the nest die off over the next day or so. If someone is stung and feels very unwell, call 000, or ask a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.
Wasp season around North Geelong runs hardest from February to April. Nests found early in spring are smaller and easier to treat, so it helps to check the yard and eaves when the weather warms up. Call 03 7053 9842 to book European wasp removal.