Do Not Attempt to Remove a European Wasp Nest
European wasps are widespread across Victoria and pose a serious risk to households, particularly during warmer months. Disturbing a nest can result in aggressive swarm attacks and multiple stings.
If you suspect a European wasp nest in your residence or commercial property anywhere in Victoria, do not attempt DIY removal.
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Why European Wasps Are a Problem in Victoria
European wasps are well established throughout Victoria, including metropolitan and regional areas. Mild winters allow nests to survive longer, leading to larger colonies and increased aggression.
They are commonly found around homes, farms, sheds and outdoor areas, especially where food or rubbish is accessible.
Identifying European Wasps
European wasps are bright yellow and black with a smooth body and aggressive behaviour. They are persistent and often hover around food sources, unlike bees or native paper wasps.
Correct identification is essential before treatment.
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Nest Locations Across Victoria
European wasps typically nest:
- Underground
- Inside walls or roof spaces
- In sheds, barns and garages
- In retaining walls or tree hollows
Large nests can house thousands of wasps.
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Why Professional Removal Is Essential
DIY European wasp removal is unsafe and often ineffective. Disturbing a nest without proper equipment can lead to serious injury.
Professional removal ensures complete nest destruction and reduces the risk of re-infestation.
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Where European Wasps Are Found in Victoria
European wasps are now firmly established across Victoria, including:
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Where European Wasps Are Found in Australia
European wasps are now firmly established across southern regions of Australia. They thrive in cooler, wetter coastal climates and are present in the following states and territories:
Victoria – European wasps are widespread throughout Victoria, having been first detected in Melbourne in 1977. Within five years, they colonised much of the greater Melbourne area, and by the 1990s were established across most of the state. They are now considered naturalised in Victoria and are present throughout:
Melbourne and Metropolitan Area:
- Monash
- Whitehorse
- Coburg
- Fairfield
- Studley Park
- Sunbury
- Werribee
- And throughout the greater Melbourne metropolitan area
Major Regional Cities:
- Geelong
- Ballarat
- Bendigo
- Shepparton
- Wodonga
- Wangaratta
- Warrnambool
- Horsham
- Mildura
- Latrobe City (Traralgon-Morwell)
Regional Towns and Areas:
- Gippsland region (including Baw Baw, East Gippsland, South Gippsland)
- Macedon Ranges
- Mornington Peninsula
- Bellarine Peninsula
- Surf Coast (Torquay, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads)
- Bacchus Marsh
- Warragul-Drouin
- Echuca
- Swan Hill
- Castlemaine
- Colac
- Ararat
- And throughout regional Victoria
Professional European Wasp Removal in Victoria
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