Paper wasps build grey, umbrella-shaped nests under eaves, in pergolas, on fences, inside letterboxes and among shrubs. In Hamilton, they are most active in the warmer months, when nests can grow from a few cells to dozens of wasps. Nests near doors, clotheslines and play areas are the ones people most want gone. Some nests sit tucked inside wall gaps or roof vents, and you only notice the wasps coming and going.
Trying to knock a nest down yourself can end badly, because the wasps defend it. The crew we book wears protective gear, treats the nest so the wasps die off, and then removes it. For nests high on a two-storey home or deep in a hedge, the crew brings ladders and tools suited to the spot. They also check nearby eaves and fences for smaller nests just starting out.
- Treatment and removal of paper wasp nests
- Checks of eaves, fences, pergolas and sheds for new nests
- Work on high eaves and two-storey homes
- Tips on reducing nest spots around the yard
Before the crew arrives, keep children and pets indoors and away from the nest. Do not spray the nest or hose it, as that tends to make wasps more aggressive. Tell us where the nest is and roughly how big it looks, so we can give you upfront pricing on the phone.
Wasp nest removal is a short job, and it can often be added to a general pest treatment if you have one booked. If you are unsure what you are looking at, describe it on the phone and we will help you work it out. If you are worried about a sting, ask a doctor. Call 07 3543 7767 to book wasp nest removal in Hamilton with a local crew.
