Paper wasps are the wasps most people in Brisbane run into. Their nests are grey and papery, with open six-sided cells facing down, and they hang from a single short stalk. You will find them under eaves and gutters, on verandah ceilings, along fence rails, inside letterboxes and in dense shrubs. A nest can hold a handful of wasps in spring and many dozens by late summer.
Paper wasps defend their nest, so bumping a hedge or reaching into a letterbox can lead to stings. The crew we book treats the nest directly, gives the wasps time to settle, then removes the comb and stalk and bags them. Taking the stalk off the surface matters, because leftover marks can make the same spot look inviting to a new queen next spring.
On the call we ask how many nests you can see, how big the largest one is and how high it sits. If you have spotted more than one nest, a single visit can usually cover them all. We give you an upfront price before the visit and book a time that works for you, often same-day or next-day where the run allows.
- Nests under eaves, gutters and fascia boards at the front or back
- Nests on verandah ceilings, lattice and under-house battens
- Nests on fences, gates, letterboxes and electricity boxes
- Nests in hedges, palms and thick garden shrubs
- Several small nests spread along one wall or roofline
Paper wasp nests grow quickly in warm weather, so a small one is simpler to deal with now than later. To book paper wasp nest removal in Brisbane, call 07 3543 7771 and tell us how many nests you have found.
