Bees and wasps are often confused, and many people call us about one when it is the other. Wasps look slimmer and shinier than bees, with longer legs that hang down in flight. Wasps around North Lakes are usually paper wasps, which build grey, umbrella-shaped nests under eaves, pergolas, railings and shrubs, or mud wasps, which build small mud nests on walls and window frames.
Paper wasp nests can be easy to brush past while gardening or hanging washing, and wasps will defend the nest. Keep children and pets away, do not knock the nest down or spray it yourself, and note where it is so you can describe it on the phone. If you are not sure what they are, a photo from a distance helps. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew.
The crew we book looks at the nest, checks for others around the house and explains the options before they start. Paper wasp nests are often in groups, so a walk around the eaves and garden is useful. Nests high on a two-storey wall may need a ladder or pole, and they will say so. The visit may include:
- Finding the nest and any others nearby
- Treating and removing the nest
- Checking eaves, pergolas, fences and shrubs
- Scraping off old mud wasp nests where needed
- Advice on spots where wasps tend to build again
Wasps are most active in the warmer months, and nests grow through summer. If you spot a wasp nest at your place in North Lakes, call 07 3543 7768 and we will book a local crew at a time that suits you.
