How much does a wasp nest removal cost? [2025]

A beautiful summer’s day can be ruined by the mere sight of a wasp. Even without being stung, just the knowledge that there’s one nearby can be enough to spoil time in your own garden. Many Aussies will barricade the doors once they discover that a wasp colony has made its home on their property.

If you’re worried about this flying menace, the cost to have a wasp nest removed is a price well worth paying. Read on to find out:

• How much does wasp nest removal cost?
• What’s the best time of year to remove a wasp nest?
• Common wasp types in Australia
• Pros and cons of having wasps in your garden
• Other tips for wasp management
• Finding someone to remove a wasp nest

How much does wasp nest removal cost?

The price of wasp nest removal can vary depending on a few factors. Generally you’re looking at somewhere between $100 to $350, with removal costs veering towards the higher end as the nest gets bigger, or the access area becomes harder to reach. 

To get the most accurate gauge of how much the wasp nests on your unique property will cost to remove, we recommend contacting at least 3 wasp nest removal experts in your area to get quotes.

What’s the best time of year to remove a wasp nest?

The easiest time to remove a wasp’s nest is in winter. In the colder months, the majority of a swarm dies off while the queen hibernates. This leaves the nest empty making it easier for a pest control service to take care of.

Once the weather warms up, wasp nest removals become harder to complete as the queen will return to the same nest and rebuild the colony in the same spot if the nest hasn’t been fully removed and is still intact or only slightly damaged.

If you want to get rid of an active nest in summer, you may not want to wait. Because of the dangers of being stung (multiple times), it’s best to get help from wasp nest removal experts. A professional will have adequate clothing to protect themselves, as well as tools to freeze the wasps and reduce the overall danger.

Common wasp types in Australia

Not all wasps we encounter in Australia are the same. Their size, function and aggressiveness all change by species, and may influence the method of nest removal. Some of the wasp types you’re most likely to see in an Aussie garden include:

• European wasps: One of the most common and aggressive wasp types, European wasps are around 2cm in length with bright yellow stripes. These are mostly found in southeastern Australia

• Paper wasps: Less aggressive than European wasps, paper wasps generally only attack in self-defence (of themselves or their nests) and have a less painful sting. There are a few varieties of paper wasp, with different types having black, brown or red colourings

• Sand wasps: Sand wasps are a stingless variety that can be found across Australia. Around 2cm long, they often hover close to humans as they hunt for flies, but rarely attack us

• Mud dauber wasps: Up to 2.5 cm long, mud daubers have long, thin bodies and are dark in colour. They generally don’t sting unless directly provoked and are known to hunt spiders

Pros and cons of having wasps in your garden

The biggest threat with wasps is their ability to sting without mercy. These are painful no matter how old and tough you are. In some circumstances, wasp stings can cause severe allergic reactions.

According to Better Health Victoria, 10% of people who are stung twice or more by European wasps become allergic to wasp stings, making subsequent attacks even more dangerous.

While some wasps may attack unprovoked, mostly they attack when disturbed. A good example of this would be if someone tried to remove a nest without the right equipment or training. However, a wasp’s idea of whether you’re a threat may be different from yours, so a nest near a door or common usage point could be an issue regardless of your intentions.

On the other hand, wasps can have benefits for gardens, especially paper wasps. Like bees, wasps are natural pollinators, so they’ll help plants flower and fruit grow. They’re also a predator that can help keep other insect populations in check, meaning you won’t find holes in the food you want to eat yourself.

Other tips for wasp management

If you have wasps in your garden or they seem to keep coming back, there are a few other things you can consider:

• Contact a professional to fix and replace your fly screens to make sure no wasps make it inside

• Speak to a gardener about adding plants to your home that double up as wasp deterrents. Many herbs and flowers are unpleasant for wasps and will keep them away.

• Hire a caulking professional to seal up any gaps in your home that could allow wasps access to your walls and roof space.

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Finding someone to remove a wasp nest

While we’d never recommend just anyone remove a wasp nest, there are professionals across Australia who will suit up and risk the stings to remove one for you. 

Place an ad on hipages and we’ll match you with three pest control specialists so you can enjoy the Aussie sun this summer.