Occasional Invaders
Wasps and Hornets
Aggressive stinging insects that build nests on eaves, in voids and underground.
See our residential pest controlAppearance
12–25 mm, smooth bodies with a narrow waist, often yellow-and-black or reddish-brown.
Habitat
Eaves, soffits, attic vents, sheds, shrubs and underground cavities.
Why it matters
Risks and damage
- Repeated painful stings
- Serious risk for allergic individuals
- Aggressive defence of the nest
- Nests can grow rapidly late in the season
Prevention
How to keep them out
- Inspect eaves in early spring
- Seal attic and soffit gaps
- Keep bins covered
- Never attempt removal of a large nest yourself
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