wasp control

NEWCASTLE & SURROUNDING AREAS

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Alto Pro Pest Control offer a professional, effective and affordable wasp removal service to protect you and your family from harmful stings.

There are a number of wasp species in Australia, many with an aggressive nature, which is why they have gained such a bad reputation. They can sting numerous times and don’t back down - they have no problem injecting venom into you several times, which can cause severe allergic reactions in some people.

If you have a wasp nest, you should never put you and the people around you in danger by attempting to remove it yourself. It is best to call in an expert, such as Alto Pto. Our fully licensed and experienced technicians can faciliate wasp nest removal treatments for your residential and commerical premises, quickly and effectively. Using specialty equipment and environmentally safe products, our technicians can eliminate wasps at all stages of their life cycle.

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common wasp
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paper wasps

The paper wasp is the most common species of wasps found around the home and garden. Their nests can home around 200 wasps at the one time. Paper wasps have slender bodies and long dangling legs. They come in various colours, including brown, red, and black, and can measure between 10-20 mm in length. While they are generally non-aggressive and only sting in self-defence, provoking a paper wasp nest can lead to multiple stings. Their sting is painful and can cause pain, swelling and redness; however, they are usually not dangerous unless you have an allergy.

european wasps

The European wasp is one of Australia's most common and aggressive wasps. They are medium-sized wasps, measuring around 12-20 mm in length, with bright yellow and black stripes on their abdomen. With the largest nest sizes of all wasps, they nest up to 100,000 wasps at the one time. They are well known for their painful sting and are capable of stinging multiple times. If stung, you will likely experience intense pain, swelling and redness in the area. It is important to seek immediate medical attention if a severe allergic reaction occurs.

mud dauber wasps

Mud dauber wasps are solitary wasps that construct nests from mud. They have long and slender bodies, usually black or brown in colour, and measure around 10-25 mm in length. They are commonly seen around buildings, fences, structures, and gardens. Mud Dauber Wasps are generally non-aggressive unless a severe allergic reaction occurs and rarely sting unless directly handled or threatened.

sIGNS OF ALLERGIC REACTION

A wasp sting typically results in an itchy welt. More severe symptoms can be a sign of an allergic reaction / anaphylaxis. If you experience the following symptoms, seek medical attention immediately:

Severe swelling of face, lips or throat

Hives or itching in areas of the body not affected by the sting

Dizziness / Lightheadedness

Breathing difficulties, such as wheezing or gasping

Drop in blood pressure

Loss of consciousness

Nausea, vomiting and / or diarrhea

Weak or racing pulse

Ways to Prevent Wasps Around Your premises

Preventing wasps building nests in the first place is the best form of control and can be achieved by calling in a professional to do a preventative treatment around your premises. However, there are some measures you can take to reduce the chance of wasps taking up residence in your home or business:

Regularly inspect the exterior of your home, including gardens, particulary at the start of spring when the weather starts warming up.
Keep your gardens well maintained, such as regular trimming of any bushes, shrubs, plants etc.
Keep garbage bins closed and food areas clean, as wasps tend to feast on sugars and sweets.
Keep compost in encolsed bins, as wasps are also attracted to compost.
Consider planting wasp deterring plants, such as thyme, mint, eucalyptus shrubs or lemongrass.

Wasp control can be difficult at times and even more difficult to find their nests. Safety should always be your #1 concern - if you are not confident in dealing with it yourself, give Alto Pro a call. One of our licensed and trained professionals will come and inspect the property, and directly treat and remove any nests, as well as treat the perimeter of your property to avoid further issues.