Paper wasps are the long-legged brown and yellow wasps that build grey, open-celled nests shaped a bit like an upside-down umbrella. In Hamilton, they love eaves, pergolas, patio ceilings, clothes lines, letterboxes and thick shrubs. The nests start small in spring and can grow to the size of a dinner plate by late summer.
Paper wasps are not usually aggressive when left alone, but they will sting if someone brushes the nest while hanging washing, trimming a hedge or reaching into a letterbox. Nests near doors, paths and play areas are the ones most people want dealt with. A quick look around the eaves and shrubs before you call helps, as paper wasps often build several nests close together.
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 checks the nests and the area around them, as there is often more than one. They explain their plan and the products they use, remove the nests they can reach and tell you how long to keep people and pets clear. They also point out spots where paper wasps tend to rebuild, such as sheltered corners of the eaves.
- Nests under eaves and patio ceilings
- Nests in hedges, shrubs and garden beds
- Nests on clothes lines, pergolas and fences
- Several nests dealt with in one visit
- Upfront pricing before the visit
While you wait, avoid hedge trimming or mowing near the nest and keep children away from the area. To book paper wasp removal in Hamilton, call 07 3543 7772.
