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Wasps play different roles depending on the weather. However, their activities are at their peak during the hotter months. Be it indoors or outdoors, dealing with wasp infestations can be a year-round challenge, causing disruptions for homes and businesses in Melbourne. Every year, these pesky insects take over properties across the city, creating a significant nuisance. Don’t worry if you’re facing a wasp problem – our expert Wasp Nest Removal Melbourne team is here to help. You can reach us at 03 8592 4758 or fill out the form above to receive an instant quote for comprehensive wasp control services.
If you are facing a wasp infestation at your residence or workplace, it’s best to leave the job to our professionals. At Wasp Control Melbourne, we employ eco-friendly methods and safe products to ensure a wasp-free property. We understand the urgency of such situations and respond promptly and take swift action to eliminate these stinging insects from your premises thoroughly.
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Some Key Facts About Wasps
- Wasps live in colonies forming self-contained communities with males, workers and queens.
- Only female wasps can sting and they can do it repeatedly.
- Wasp venom contains pheromone that signals nearby wasps to become more aggressive and deliver stings, so don’t try to swat the wasp near its nest.
- Wasp sting will wear off within 2 hours, but for a few people, the venom could cause anaphylactic shock that could be fatal.
- Only young fertilised queens survive the winter. The cold weather will kill the workers, males and foundation queens.
- The workers will forage for food, feed the larvae and protect the nest.
- Wasps eat dead invertebrates, and even scavenge carcasses.
- Wasps are not only found in black and yellow colour, but they also come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and colours.
Difference Between Wasps And Bees:
- Wasps and bees differ greatly in their appearance. While wasps have slender legs and slim bodies with no hairs, bees have hairy bodies and appear to be fuzzy.
- Bees do not eat insects, and they only consume plant pollens and nectar. Wasps, on the other hand, feed on dead animals, live insects and arthropods.
- While bees make their nests from wax, wasps build their nest using chewed wood particles.
- The stingers of honey bees are torn from its abdomen and remain in the skin after stinging. Wasps can pull out their stinger, so they can sting several times.
Types Of Wasp Species Found In Melbourne
European Wasp
European wasps are about 12 – 17 mm and too stout with bright yellow-black bands on their abdomen and a pair of black spots on yellow bands. These aggressive stingers are opportunistic predators and scavengers that eat dead animals, live insects, processed pet & human food, fruits, etc.
Yellow Jackets (Social Wasp)
Also called as social wasps, yellow jackets have yellow-black heads and patterned abdomen resembling stripes. They can sting multiple times, causing swelling, pain and allergic reactions to people who are sensitive to this venom. They feed on insects, spiders and human food.
Common Wasp
This type of wasp features two black antennae and two pairs of wings with the first pair larger than the second pair. They fly around by bringing their legs close to their body.
Native Paper Wasp
Native paper wasps have small heads with medium sized eyes and antennae. They have a slender body, narrow waist and yellow/orange bands on their abdomen. Adults feed on nectar, but they look for caterpillars to feed their larvae.
Sand Wasp
Many sand wasps are black with yellow, white or green markings on their body. They build their nests in the ground. Adult wasps feed on nectar but they hunt for flies and insects to feed their larvae. Their stings can be painful but not as aggressive as the stings of the European wasps.
Mud Nesting Wasps
Mud nesting wasps come in several colours and sizes, but found mostly in black or black & orange combinations. They have very long slender abdomen, which is why they are called thread-waisted wasps.
White-Faced Brown Paper Wasp
These medium-sized paper wasps are reddish brown in colour with creamy white face and thin white rings on their waist, abdomen and shoulder. They usually build their nests on trees, rocks, caves and under bridges.
Tree Brown Paper Wasp
These wasps are bright dark brown in colour with six yellow spots on thorax, yellow dot at the wing base and wide yellow band on abdominal segments. This species of wasps nest in the hollows of living trees.
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Types Of Wasp Nests
1. Ground Nests
This kind of nests house ground-digging wasps and are commonly found in business buildings and around homes.
2. Paper Nests
This kind of nest houses European paper wasps and Asian giant hornets. They are usually found close to the gutters of homes or commercial buildings. They can also be seen on the steps of a porch or on a tree branch.
3. Mud Daubers
This kind of nest is built using mud. They are small and tubular in size, found typically in crevices and cracks.
Where To Look For The Wasp Nest?
If you realise that there has been an increase in the number of wasps flying around your home, then it is obvious that there is a wasp nest somewhere around your property. As wasps cover up their nests within wall voids or roof spaces, it can be difficult to spot them. Some of the places that you can look for the wasp nests, include:
- Wall cavities, Behind shutters
- Under eaves, decks & patios
- Garages
- Sheds
- Bird boxes, Mailbox stands
- Trees, Bushes
- Fallen logs, Under rocks and concrete
- Unused grill
- Near light fixtures
Why Choose Us?
The exterminators at Wasp Control Melbourne understand that your number one priority is to ensure that your home or business is completely wasp-free. We also realise that you want to protect your family from adverse health problems caused by toxic products. When it comes to wasp control in Melbourne, we are committed to using only low-risk, toxic-free products to effectively eliminate the wasp problems and reduce the adverse effects for you and the environment.
All of our exterminators are highly trained professionals and are committed to delivering excellent service to our customers. With decades of experience and up-to-date training, we find the root of your wasp problem and solve it for you. We provide rapid response and provide customised wasp control solutions that are tailored to fit individual needs.
So, if you notice any wasp nest in or near your property, don’t wait to call Wasp Control Melbourne. Let’s provide a proven solution for your wasp control needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
When you find a wasp nest near your home, don’t panic and stay away from the nest, especially if you have any allergies to the stings. Wasps are quite aggressive and their stings can be extremely painful. Getting rid of the nests requires expert knowledge and skill, so, don’t try to do this job if you don’t have enough experience on the same. If you attempt to do it yourself, you are doing more harm than good to your property.
The best thing you can do for the same wasp nest removal is to call in the professionals of Wasp Control Melbourne. Our certified pest control experts use personal protective gears to ensure that they don’t get stung by the wasps during the nest removal process. Depending on the location of the nests and type of wasps present in your home, the experts will use the appropriate technique to safely remove the nest from your property.
At Wasp Control Melbourne, we adopt a comprehensive approach for wasp nest removal. Our process includes three steps – inspection of your property, tailored treatment plan and wasp nest removal.
Wasp Inspection
This is the first step of our wasp nest removal process. We will dispatch a team of experts to your property to conduct a thorough assessment of the wasp-affected areas. This helps us to determine the level and source of the infestation.
Tailored Wasp Control Plan
Using the wasp inspection reports, our exterminators figure out the most effective wasp control plan tailored to your specific situation. Before we begin the procedure, we will discuss with you about the treatment plan and the expected results. Upon your approval, we will execute the wasp control process to make your home wasp-free.
Extermination of Wasps
Our team of exterminators uses sprays and splashes to resist the presence of these stinging creatures in your property. If required, we will also use a combination of other treatment methods to completely eradicate the infestation.
The safety of our customers and their families is always our priority, which is why we only use eco-friendly products during the procedure. With Wasp Control Melbourne, you can rest assured that you are in safe hands.
If you spot wasp nests in your building, yard or nearby your property, you should call in the exterminators as soon as possible. Here are a few reasons why wasp nest removal is important.
- Wasps are very aggressive insects, and even the slightest whack can make them violent and attack people around them.
- The stings of wasps are highly painful, and you need to take medical treatment if you have allergies to their venom.
- Wasps can sting repeatedly and it can be deadly if you have not received proper medical treatment.
- If you have a large nest on your property, there can be hundreds of wasps. The more the number of wasps, the more the number of people they can sting.
It does not mean that the wasps will not return if the nest is removed from your property. They may still return if they find favourable conditions to survive. In order to prevent the recurrence of pests, let’s share some tricks and tips that restrict the chances of another infestation in your property.
- Don’t leave pet food outside. The leftover pet food should be cleared off immediately.
- Remove food scraps and pick-up fallen fruits from your garden/backyard quickly.
- Trim your trees and shrubs, and mow the grass in your yard on a regular basis.
- Make sure that the trash bins are closed with tightly-fitting lids. Also place the bins away from the doors & windows.
- Keep woodpiles off the ground and place them a distance away from the exterior of your home.
- Inspect your home and garden regularly for nests. Early on, the nest will be smaller with fewer wasps, which is easier to treat.
If you have found a wasp nest on your property, you can use the below tips to avoid getting stung by one until a professional comes in and removes the nest.
- Wear light-covered clothing. Don’t wear the ones with floral prints.
- Avoid perfumed soaps, deodorants and shampoos. Don’t wear cologne & perfume.
- Bathe daily and wear clean clothing.
- Cover as much of the body as possible
- Keep your garden and the premises of your home clean
- Avoid dining outside
- Stay calm if the wasps fly around you
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Depending on our schedule and emergency, we do offer same-day service. Please feel free to contact us to check our availability.
Price varies depending on level of work required from wasp control to nest removal. But we ensure that our prices are competitive and can beat any other quote you have from other sources.
One effective DIY method for wasp control involves making a simple wasp trap using a combination of apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dish soap and some water. Mix them all together to create a solution. The sweet aroma emanates from the vinegar lures the wasps, and the soap disrupts their surface tension, causing them to drown.
Vinegar is a natural and non-toxic solution for wasp control recommended by wasp nest removal experts. Its strong smell is a deterrent, disrupting the wasps’ ability to communicate and find their way back to their nests, ultimately discouraging them from invading the area.
Wasps are highly sensitive to smells, and vinegar’s acrid odour is particularly bothersome to them. Additionally, the acidic nature of vinegar can be harsh on their delicate exoskeletons, causing discomfort and deterring them from staying in the vicinity.
