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Wasps Control Melbourne
Habitat
European Wasps are found in large communal nests in Melbourne, normally only visible as a small entrance hole. They are normally built either underground or in cavities in walls, ceilings, logs or trees. The nests are made from chewed wood fibre. Worker wasps leave the nest in search of food, and are attracted to meats, sweet food and drink.
Colonies begin in spring with a single fertilised queen, who makes a nest with a single egg in each of a small number of cells. These eggs hatch into grub-like larvae that are tended by the queen for the few weeks it takes them to reach maturity. This first batch of workers takes over nest construction and rearing larvae, and the queen concentrates on egg-laying. The nest continues to be extended throughout summer.
Towards the end of summer, several larger cells are constructed, in which a new generation of queens develop. Males also develop, and mate with the queens outside the nest before they die. Around the end of the summer in Melbourne, several larger cells are created by wasps, which contains a new generation of queens develop. Thus, professional and effective wasps control services in Melbourne are necessary.
European Wasps are more aggressive than bees and will attack when their nests are disturbed. Unlike bees, wasps can sting more than once, and do not die after stinging. The sting causes a burning pain and swelling. If stings are multiple, a more severe systemic reaction may occur. Wasps cause considerable damages to properties and the displacement of native animals, birds and beneficial insects including ladybugs and Honey bees. Proper wasp control requires correct identification and professional wasp inspection method. It is very important to distinguish between various types of wasps and bees due to different methods may be necessary to control wasps.
Wasps Treatment and Recommendations
Post Wasp Control and Treatment Recommendations
- DO leave residue for 3-4 weeks
- DO wash all clothes that come in contact with powder or residue
- DO wash hands thoroughly if they come into contact with powder or residue
- DO NOT go outside for the rest of the day after treatment
- DO NOT go outside barefoot for approximately a week after treatment
- DO NOT contact powder without protective gloves and dust mask
Prevention Tips
- Once nest has become inactive, ensure that area is sealed off
- Remove any food sources, such as fallen fruit and pet food
- Ensure unnecessary pools of water around the garden are cleaned up
- Ensure all compost bins have tightly sealed lids attached
- Seal any holes or gaps around the perimeter of the dwelling, like Door frames, window frames, eaves.
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