European wasps are bright yellow and black, and they fly with their legs hanging down. In Mill Park they become a real nuisance from late summer into autumn, when nests are at their largest and the wasps go looking for sweet food. They crowd around barbecues, outdoor drinks, bins and fallen fruit, and unlike many insects they can sting more than once.
Nests are usually out of sight. They are often underground in lawns and garden beds, inside wall cavities, in retaining walls, under decks or in roof spaces. Watch where the wasps fly in and out in a steady line and you will usually find the entrance. Tell us what you see when you call, and we will give you upfront pricing and book a crew to find and treat the nest.
- Finding nests in lawns, walls, roofs and decks
- Treating the nest at the entrance
- Checking the yard for signs of a second nest
- Advice on covering bins, fruit and pet food
Do not try to block the entry hole, spray into it or pour anything down it. That can make the wasps aggressive, or send them through the wall into your house. Keep children and pets well away until the crew arrives, and warn neighbours if the nest is near a shared fence. If someone is stung and feels unwell, call 000 in an emergency or ring a doctor.
Wasp season runs from about January to May around the northern suburbs, and nests often turn up in the same parts of a yard each year. Call 03 7053 9824 to book European wasp removal in Mill Park.