Mud wasps, also called mud daubers and potter wasps, build their nests from wet clay. The nests look like rows of tubes, lumps or tiny pots stuck to brick walls, window frames, door jambs, shed rafters and the underside of outdoor furniture. Around Brisbane they are common on older timber homes and in garages that stay open during the day. They are most active in the warmer months, when you may see them carrying small balls of mud.
Mud wasps are solitary and far less likely to sting than paper wasps, but the nests stain walls, block window tracks and keep coming back if they are left in place. Each cell holds a young wasp and a store of food, so a wall of old nests can mean more wasps hatching later.
The crew we book treats active nests, scrapes the clay away and clears the debris, and they check nearby ledges and eaves for other nests you may have missed. On the phone we ask how many nests you can see, what surface they are on and how high they are, then give you an upfront price before the visit.
- Mud tubes on brick and rendered walls
- Clay pots on window frames and door jambs
- Nests on shed rafters, garage beams and tool racks
- Nests under outdoor tables, chairs and barbecue covers
- Scraping back old, empty nests so the surface is clear
Try not to knock the nests off with a broom, as live cells can end up on the ground. Same-day or next-day visits are often possible where the run allows. To book mud wasp nest removal in Brisbane, call 07 3543 7771 and tell us where the nests are.
