European wasps and paper wasps both turn up around Dandenong Ranges through the warmer months, building nests under eaves, inside wall cavities, in sheds and sometimes in the ground along garden beds or under paving. A nest that starts small in spring can grow through summer, so a call early in the season usually means a smaller job, and a nest left through a whole warm season can hold many more wasps by autumn than most people expect.
Tell us where you have seen the nest, or where wasps seem to be coming and going from, and we will book a local crew to deal with it. Ground nests and wall cavity nests need a different approach to one under an eave, so the more detail you can give on the phone, the better prepared the crew will be before they arrive. A steady line of wasps in and out of one small gap, rather than wasps scattered around the yard, usually points to a nest close by.
- Eaves, roof voids and wall cavities
- Sheds, garages and outdoor storage areas
- Ground nests in lawns or garden beds
- Fence lines and retaining walls
- Outdoor entertaining areas and decking
Do not attempt to knock down or spray a nest yourself, particularly a ground nest, since disturbing it can send wasps toward people nearby rather than away from them. If anyone has been stung and is having a reaction, call 000, and book the Dandenong Ranges visit separately once that has been dealt with.
Call 03 7053 9849 and we will book a local crew to deal with the nest properly.