Paper wasps are the most common wasp on the Gold Coast. They are slender, yellow and brown wasps with long dangling legs, and they build grey, papery nests shaped like an upside down umbrella with open cells underneath. The nests hang from a single stalk under eaves, pergolas, balcony rails, fences and the leaves of shrubs and palms.
Paper wasps are not usually aggressive away from the nest, but they will defend it, and people often get stung while trimming hedges or reaching under an outdoor table. Warm weather means nests grow through summer, and a yard can have several at once. When you call, we ask how many nests you have seen and where, then book a nearby independent crew with upfront pricing. Paper wasp control can include:
- A walk around the home to find every active nest
- Treatment of each nest in protective gear
- Taking down and bagging the nests once treated
- A check of hedges, palms and shrubs near paths and doors
- Treatment of nests on balconies and upper floors where the crew can reach
- Advice on the spots paper wasps like to return to
Paper wasps like the same sheltered spots year after year, so it helps to check under eaves, pergolas and balcony rails in early spring, when nests are small. Small nests are quicker to deal with and less likely to lead to stings. The crew will point out the spots on your home that wasps seem to favour.
To book paper wasp control on the Gold Coast, call 07 3543 7770. We will give you upfront pricing and book a local team. Mention any children or pets at home so the crew can plan the visit. If someone has been stung and it is urgent, call 000, or see a doctor.
