Signs of a wasp problem
European wasps and other wasp species are active across Perth through the warmer months, and outdoor entertaining areas, gardens and children's play equipment put people close to nests without realising it. A wasp sting can be serious for anyone with an allergy, and multiple stings from a disturbed nest are a genuine risk for anyone nearby.
Increased wasp activity around a specific area of the property, often pointing to a nearby nest
A visible nest, paper-like and grey for European wasps, mud-like for mud daubers, tucked under eaves, in wall cavities, roof voids or garden structures
Wasps entering and exiting a small gap in a wall, roof, or underground burrow repeatedly
A humming or buzzing sound coming from inside a wall or roof cavity
How we get rid of wasps
Locate the nest
Wasps are tracked back to the nest site, which can be in a wall cavity, roof void, underground, or in the open under eaves.
Assess the risk
Nest size, location and proximity to high-traffic areas determine the safest treatment approach.
Treat the nest directly
Insecticide is applied to the nest itself, which is more effective and safer than spraying wasps in flight.
Remove the nest
Once treated, the nest is removed where safe to do so, reducing the chance of a new colony reusing the site.
Wasp pricing
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Wasp control FAQs
Pricing depends on nest size, location, and how difficult access is, particularly for nests inside wall cavities or roof voids rather than out in the open. An assessment gives an accurate quote before any work goes ahead.
DIY removal is risky, disturbing a nest without the right equipment can trigger a mass sting response. Professional treatment targets the nest directly and is the safer way to deal with an active colony.
Avoid disturbing it and keep people and pets away from the area. Call for an assessment rather than attempting to knock it down or spray it yourself.
Once a nest is treated and removed, the same site is less likely to be reused, but new wasps can build elsewhere on the property. Keeping an eye on eaves, roof voids and garden structures through the warmer months helps catch a new nest early.
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