Paper wasps are the long-legged brown and yellow wasps you see hovering around eaves and gardens in Toowong. They build grey, open-celled nests that look like an upside-down umbrella hanging from a short stalk. Nests start the size of a coin in spring and can grow to the size of a dinner plate by late summer, with dozens of wasps on the comb.
Paper wasps are not usually aggressive when left alone, but they will defend their nest. Stings often happen when someone brushes a nest while hanging washing, trimming a hedge, reaching into a letterbox or opening a window. The sheltered eaves of Queenslanders, patio ceilings and thick garden shrubs are all favourite spots.
When you call, we ask how many nests you can see, how big they are and where they sit. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew. On site, the crew walks the house and garden, as paper wasps often build several nests close together. They explain their plan and the products they use, deal with each nest, remove the ones they can reach and tell you how long to keep people and pets clear. They also point out the corners where paper wasps tend to rebuild.
- Nests under eaves and veranda ceilings
- Nests on pergolas, clothes lines and fences
- Nests in hedges, shrubs and garden beds
- Nests near windows, doors and letterboxes
- Upfront pricing before the visit
While you wait, avoid trimming hedges or mowing near the nest and keep children away from the area. To book paper wasp removal in Toowong, call 07 3543 7771.
