The European Wasp can attack as a group and may sting many times which is very painful and highly inflammatory particularly if stung around the throat or other glandular parts of the body.

WARNING: Deaths are known to occur when a European Wasp stings a person after the wasp has been swallowed. The European Wasp may enter a soft drink or beer can (they like sugar) and if swallowed, it will bite and inject it's venom inside the persons throat which will causing massive swelling of the glands and possible asphyxiation (suffocation).

The Paper Wasp can be very aggressive in hot weather and may cause severe pain from their sting. They are about 20 mm in length, and should be approached with caution.

Pest Habitat

The European Wasp is now established in most parts of Australia. It can be identified by the bright yellow and black stripes on it's abdomen. They nest mostly in the ground, tree stumps, rockeries, wall cavities and roof voids.

The native paper wasp has brown/orange stripes and is usualy found in a small papery nest usually hanging from a horizontal surface, such as, on walls under ceilings, window sills, awnings, shrubs and similiar locations.

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WARNING: DO NOT attemp WASP control yourself, unless you have the complete range of protective equipment and professional knowledge essential in the circumstances. If you see a European wasp on your property you may attempt to find the nest in your locality. If so contact us immediately to arrange its eradication.

Expect to pay around $140 to $200 depending on size of the premises, and the wasp species. Service warranties may vary depending upon the risk of reinfestation in the circumstances.