Paper wasps are the most common wasps around Ripley homes. They build small, grey, umbrella-shaped nests under eaves, in pergolas, on fences, inside letterboxes and in shrubs close to the house. Nests start small in spring and grow through summer, and the wasps will sting if the nest is bumped or disturbed.
Trying to knock a nest down yourself with a broom or a hose often ends badly. The crew we book wears protective gear, treats the nest with an insecticide that works on contact, and then removes it once the wasps have stopped moving. They also look around the rest of the property for other nests, as there is often more than one on the same house or fence line.
- Checks of eaves, pergolas, fences, shrubs and sheds for nests
- Treatment of each nest with a contact insecticide
- Removal of the nest once the wasps are inactive
- A residual spray on favourite nesting spots where needed
- Advice on keeping kids and pets away until the job is done
If the wasps are going in and out of a hole in the ground or a gap in a wall, mention it when you call, as those nests need a different approach. Keep people and pets away from the nest until the crew arrives, and do not spray it with a household product, which can stir the wasps up and send them looking for a target.
We give you upfront pricing based on the number of nests and how easy they are to reach. To book wasp nest removal in Ripley, call 07 3543 7766.
