Wasps need water, and in hot weather a pool is the easiest drink in the street. Around New Farm we often hear from people who cannot swim or sit by the pool without wasps landing on the coping, the steps or the pool toys. Where there is steady wasp traffic at the water, there is usually a nest nearby, often in the pool fence, a pergola, a cabana roof or the shrubs around the edge.
The crew we book watches where the wasps fly after drinking and tracks them back to the nest. They treat and remove each nest they find, including any in the pool fence posts, the pump cover or under outdoor furniture. They can also point out other water sources nearby, such as leaking taps or pot plant saucers, that keep wasps coming back.
When you call, tell us roughly how many wasps you see at the pool, what time of day they are busiest and whether you have spotted any nests. We give you an upfront price before the visit and book the crew for a time when the pool area can be kept clear.
- Nests in pool fences, gates and posts
- Nests under pergolas, cabanas and shade sails
- Nests in shrubs and palms around the pool
- Nests on pump covers and outdoor furniture
- Tips on cutting back other water sources nearby
Keep swimmers out of the pool area while wasp traffic is heavy. Same-day or next-day visits are often possible where the run allows. To book pool area wasp control in New Farm, call 07 3543 7769 and tell us where the wasps are coming from.
