Mud wasps are the dark, thin-waisted wasps you see carrying little balls of mud in warm weather. Around New Farm they build clay tubes, lumps and tiny pot-shaped nests on rendered and brick walls, window frames, door jambs, garage ceilings and the underside of outdoor chairs. Older art deco blocks and garages that stay open are favourite spots.
Unlike paper wasps, mud wasps live alone and seldom sting unless handled. The trouble is the mess. Nests stain paint and render, clog window tracks and weep holes, and each sealed cell can hold a young wasp waiting to hatch. Left alone, one or two nests can turn into a whole row. Some people also find the constant buzzing near windows annoying.
The crew we book treats any active nests, then scrapes the clay off and cleans up the debris so the surface is clear. They also check nearby ledges, sills and eaves for nests you may not have noticed. Tell us how many nests you can see, what they are stuck to and how high they are, and we will give you an upfront price before the visit.
- Clay tubes on rendered and brick walls
- Mud pots on window frames, sills and door jambs
- Nests on garage ceilings, shelves and roller doors
- Nests under outdoor chairs, tables and umbrellas
- Clearing weep holes blocked by old mud nests
- Scraping back old nests and cleaning the surface
Try not to chip the nests off yourself, as live cells can drop and hatch nearby. Same-day or next-day visits are often possible where the run allows. To book mud wasp removal in New Farm, call 07 3543 7769 and tell us where the nests are.
