medium threat profile
Red Paper Wasp
Polistes spp.
Slender, reddish-brown wasps that build distinctive open-paper nests under eaves, in shrubs, and around window frames. Less aggressive than yellow jackets but will defend the nest aggressively if disturbed. Painful sting — multiple stings can cause allergic reactions.
Category
insect
Season
Mar–Oct, peaks May–Jul
Service
Surface Disinfection & Sanitisation
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Field identification
What to look for
Slender body, 15–20mm long, reddish-brown with yellow bands
Long legs dangle in flight
Open-paper nest (cells visible, not enclosed) under eaves
Slow hovering flight near nest site
Activity signs
Evidence around the property
Visible paper nests under eaves, in shrubs, on window frames
Multiple wasps hovering around a fixed point
Stripped wood from wooden furniture (they use it for nest paper)
Audible buzzing near nest sites on warm afternoons
Risk assessment
Plan a controlled response. These pests usually need targeted treatment before they spread.
Painful sting. Multiple stings can cause severe allergic reaction including anaphylaxis. Risk highest for children playing near nests and for residents with allergies.
Prevention plan
Practical steps before treatment
Inspect eaves and window frames weekly in spring
Remove small nests early before colony grows
Paint or varnish exposed wood (wasps use it for nest paper)
Keep garbage bins sealed — wasps are attracted to protein
Professional removal for any nest larger than your fist
Matched service
Surface Disinfection & Sanitisation
Hospital-grade ULV fogging for move-in, post-illness, or outbreak response. 99.9% pathogen kill.
Duration
60 to 90 min
Warranty
Single service
Type
fumigation
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