European wasps are a real nuisance in Oakleigh from mid summer into autumn. The nests are often tucked away underground in lawns and garden beds, inside retaining walls, behind cladding or up in the roof space. You may only notice a steady stream of wasps flying in and out of a small hole. By late summer a single nest can hold thousands of wasps, and they defend it hard if disturbed.
Please do not try to block the entrance, pour water in or spray it yourself. That tends to stir the wasps up and can push them into the house through wall cavities. Instead, keep children and pets away from the area and call us. We give you upfront pricing on the phone and book a nearby independent crew with the right gear to treat the nest directly.
- Locating the nest entrance by watching the flight path
- Treating nests in lawns, garden beds and retaining walls
- Treating nests in wall cavities, eaves and roof spaces
- Checking for a second nest nearby when activity is heavy
- Tips on bins, fallen fruit and pet food that draw wasps in
On the day, keep doors and windows near the nest closed and stay inside while the crew works. Activity usually dies down within a day or so as returning wasps come into contact with the treatment. Leave the entrance open during this time so they keep flying through it.
If someone is stung and has trouble breathing or swelling, call 000 straight away. For other concerns, speak to your doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26. To book European wasp nest removal in Oakleigh, call 03 7053 9857 and tell us where you have seen the wasps coming and going.