European wasps build their nests out of sight, and by late summer a single nest in Ferntree Gully can hold thousands of wasps. Nests are often in the ground under garden beds, in retaining walls, in wall cavities and roof spaces, in compost heaps or under sheds. You usually spot them by a steady stream of yellow and black wasps flying in and out of one small gap.
When you call, tell us where the wasps are going in and how easy the spot is to reach. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew who treats wasp nests in local yards every week. The crew brings the gear to reach nests in walls, roofs and awkward corners.
- Finding the nest by tracking the flight path of the wasps
- Treating the nest through the entry hole with dust or foam
- Removing the nest after treatment where it can be reached
- Checking the yard and nearby fence lines for a second nest
- Advice on bins, pet food and outdoor eating to keep wasps away
Please do not block the hole, pour water or petrol into it, or spray it yourself. That can stir up the whole nest, and a blocked nest inside a wall can push wasps into the house. Keep children and pets away from the area until the crew arrives. After treatment, wasps returning to the nest will keep flying around it for a day or so before activity stops.
European wasps can sting several times. If someone has a severe reaction, call 000, or ask a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26. Call 03 7053 9848 to book European wasp removal in Ferntree Gully.