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WASP PEST CONTROL

Are wasps invading your home, garden, or workplace? Don’t panic. The Pest Man are your local wasp pest control experts from Kapiti to Palmerston North. Our licensed technicians use safe, targeted treatments to eliminate wasps fast and prevent them from returning.

Every property is unique, so we tailor our approach to suit your situation — whether it’s a small garden nest or a large infestation around your home or business. You’ll get fast results, lasting protection, and complete peace of mind.

Our office is based in Kapiti, and our qualified pest control technicians live locally across Kapiti and Palmerston North. That means you’ll always get quick, reliable service wherever you are.

Choose The Pest Man for trusted local wasp control and enjoy a pest-free environment all year round.

WASP SERVICE STEPS

1. Call a professional

Call The Pest Man Immediately

If you’re seeing wasps in your home or business, it’s likely the sign of an infestation. Don’t wait for the problem to escalate – The Pest Man is here to protect your property and ensure the health and safety of everyone around you. Fill out the form below or call us at 0800 737 810

 

2. Treatment

Trust us to do what we do best

Our pest control technicians possess the knowledge, experience, and tools required to eliminate pests from your home or business effectively and safely. Attempting to treat wasp infestations on your own can be risky and often fails to fully resolve the problem.

Trust The Pest Man to ensure a safe and effective solution for your property.

3. Enjoy

Enjoy a pest-free environment

Our pest control experts at The Pest Man will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify all areas where wasps may be present. Based on our findings, we will develop a customised treatment plan tailored to your specific situation.

By implementing effective pest control strategies, we ensure a pest-free environment, giving you peace of mind and a safer space.

1. Call a professional

Call The Pest Man Immediately

If you’re seeing wasps in your home or business, it’s likely the sign of an infestation. Don’t wait for the problem to escalate – The Pest Man is here to protect your property and ensure the health and safety of everyone around you. Fill out the form below or call us at 0800 737 810

 

2. Treatment

Trust us to do what we do best

Our pest control technicians possess the knowledge, experience, and tools required to eliminate pests from your home or business effectively and safely. Attempting to treat wasp infestations on your own can be risky and often fails to fully resolve the problem.

Trust The Pest Man to ensure a safe and effective solution for your property.

3. Enjoy

Enjoy a pest-free environment

Our pest control experts at The Pest Man will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify all areas where wasps may be present. Based on our findings, we will develop a customised treatment plan tailored to your specific situation. 

By implementing effective pest control strategies, we ensure a pest-free environment, giving you peace of mind and a safer space.

1. Call a professional

Call The Pest Man Immediately

If you’re seeing wasps in your home or business, it’s likely the sign of an infestation. Don’t wait for the problem to escalate – The Pest Man is here to protect your property and ensure the health and safety of everyone around you. Fill out the form below or call us at 0800 737 810

 

2. Treatment

Trust us to do what we do best

Our pest control technicians possess the knowledge, experience, and tools required to eliminate pests from your home or business effectively and safely. Attempting to treat wasp infestations on your own can be risky and often fails to fully resolve the problem.

Trust The Pest Man to ensure a safe and effective solution for your property.

3. Enjoy

Enjoy a pest-free environment

Our pest control experts at The Pest Man will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify all areas where wasps may be present. Based on our findings, we will develop a customised treatment plan tailored to your specific situation. 

By implementing effective pest control strategies, we ensure a pest-free environment, giving you peace of mind and a safer space.

COMMERCIAL PEST SOLUTIONS

INTEGRATED WASP SOLUTIONS

When wasps invade your business, they can put staff and customers at risk, disrupt operations, and damage your reputation. The Pest Man provides professional commercial wasp control designed to keep your workplace safe, hygienic, and compliant.

Our team works with offices, schools, cafés, warehouses, and other businesses across Kapiti, Palmerston North and Wellington, delivering fast and discreet wasp nest removal and preventative maintenance.

With regular inspections, targeted treatments, and ongoing monitoring, we keep your property protected from wasps and other pests year-round. Partnering with The Pest Man means protecting your people, property, and brand with reliable, local experts who care about your business.

COMMON WASP QUESTIONS

Professional wasp control is crucial for safety and effectiveness. Wasps can be aggressive, and attempting to remove nests without proper protection and knowledge can result in painful stings. Professionals have the right equipment and techniques to safely eliminate wasp nests and prevent future infestations.

Wasps don’t typically cause structural damage to homes, but their nests can be a nuisance and a safety hazard. In rare cases, large nests can cause damage to walls, eaves, and other structures.

You may have a wasp infestation if you see a large number of wasps around your property, especially near eaves, attics, or sheds. Discovering a nest, whether hanging from structures or in the ground, is a clear sign of an infestation.

 

To prevent wasp infestations, regularly inspect your property for early signs of nests and remove them before they grow. Keep outdoor food sources covered, seal garbage bins tightly, and ensure that windows and doors have screens to prevent wasps from entering your home.

COMMON ANTS

German Wasp

APPEARANCE

The German Wasp also know as Vespula germanica measures between 12 millimetres to 17 millimetres in length and is Yellow and black with distinctive black dots on the abdome

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Colonies can have thousands of individuals, including a queen, workers, and drones.

Lifecycle: Queens start new colonies each spring. Workers maintain the nest and care for the young. Colonies die off in winter, except for new queens.

HABITS

Location: Nests in cavities, walls, underground, and sometimes in trees.

Diet: Feeds on sugary substances like fruit and nectar, as well as proteins from insects and carrion.

Common Wasp

APPEARANCE

The Common Wasp also know as Vespula vulgaris measures between 12 millimetres to 17 millimetres in length and is Yellow with black markings and an anchor-shaped mark on the face.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Large colonies similar to German wasps, with a queen, workers, and drones.

Lifecycle: Queens start new colonies in spring. Workers take over maintenance and foraging. Colonies die off in winter, except for new queens.

HABITS

Location: Nests in trees, attics, underground, and wall cavities.

Diet: Scavenges for food, often becoming a nuisance at picnics and outdoor events.

Asian Paper Wasp

APPEARANCE

The Asian Paper Wasp also know as Polistes chinensis measures between 20 millimetres to 25 millimetres in length and is Yellow and black with long legs that dangle during flight.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Smaller colonies compared to other wasps, with several dozen individuals.

Lifecycle: Queens establish colonies and lay eggs. Workers care for the larvae and expand the nest.

HABITS

Location: Builds umbrella-shaped nests hanging from eaves, branches, and other sheltered locations.

Diet: Predatory, feeding on caterpillars and other insects, as well as sugary substances like nectar.

German Wasp

APPEARANCE

The German Wasp also know as Vespula germanica measures between 12 millimetres to 17 millimetres in length and is Yellow and black with distinctive black dots on the abdome

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Colonies can have thousands of individuals, including a queen, workers, and drones.

Lifecycle: Queens start new colonies each spring. Workers maintain the nest and care for the young. Colonies die off in winter, except for new queens.

HABITS

Location: Nests in cavities, walls, underground, and sometimes in trees.

Diet: Feeds on sugary substances like fruit and nectar, as well as proteins from insects and carrion.

Common Wasp

APPEARANCE

The Common Wasp also know as Vespula vulgaris measures between 12 millimetres to 17 millimetres in length and is Yellow with black markings and an anchor-shaped mark on the face.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Large colonies similar to German wasps, with a queen, workers, and drones.

Lifecycle: Queens start new colonies in spring. Workers take over maintenance and foraging. Colonies die off in winter, except for new queens.

HABITS

Location: Nests in trees, attics, underground, and wall cavities.

Diet: Scavenges for food, often becoming a nuisance at picnics and outdoor events.

Asian Paper Wasp

APPEARANCE

The Asian Paper Wasp also know as Polistes chinensis measures between 20 millimetres to 25 millimetres in length and is Yellow and black with long legs that dangle during flight.

LIFESTYLE

Colony Structure: Smaller colonies compared to other wasps, with several dozen individuals.

Lifecycle: Queens establish colonies and lay eggs. Workers care for the larvae and expand the nest.

HABITS

Location: Builds umbrella-shaped nests hanging from eaves, branches, and other sheltered locations.

Diet: Predatory, feeding on caterpillars and other insects, as well as sugary substances like nectar.

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