North Brisbane pest control
Paper wasp and mud dauber nests treated and removed safely, for homes and businesses across North Brisbane. We handle the nest under the eaves so you do not have to reach for a broom.
QBCC licensed 15483371
Family owned and operated
Overview
Wasps come into their own through the warmer Brisbane months, building nests under eaves, along pergolas, and in garden shrubs. Paper wasps are the ones most people notice, with their open honeycomb nests and a readiness to sting when someone gets too close. Mud daubers are quieter neighbours, leaving smooth mud tubes on walls and ceilings.
The real concern with a nest near the house is the stings, and especially the risk to anyone with an allergy. A paper wasp colony will defend its nest, and a single wasp can sting more than once, so a nest over a doorway or beside a play area is worth dealing with rather than working around.
Bruin treats and removes the nest safely, using protective equipment and the right product for the species, then points out the spots worth watching so a new nest does not simply take its place. Homes and commercial sites across North Brisbane get the same careful approach.
At a glance
01
Paper wasps build the familiar open, cell-covered nests under eaves, on pergolas, and in shrubs, and they are the species most likely to sting when the nest is disturbed. Mud daubers are solitary and far less aggressive, building smooth mud tubes on walls, ceilings, and in sheltered corners.
Identifying which wasp you have matters, because the nest location and the treatment differ between them.
02
Knocking a nest down or spraying it without protection agitates the colony, and paper wasps sting to defend it, often more than once each. It is a common way to end up hurt in your own backyard.
A nest that is only partly dealt with will also rebuild in the same spot, so a broom and a can from the shed tends to trade one problem for two.
03
For most people a wasp sting is painful but passes. For anyone with a known allergy it can be far more serious, which is the main reason we treat active nests rather than leave them near doorways, entertaining areas, or where children play.
If someone in the home has a sting allergy, keep them clear of the nest and let us know when you book so we can prioritise the job.
04
The technician treats the nest with protective equipment and a product matched to the species, then removes it once the colony is dealt with. We do this for both homes and commercial sites, working around the way the property is used.
We also point out the common nesting spots around eaves, pergolas, and roof lines worth keeping an eye on, so the next nest is caught early while it is still small.
Safety and property care
A stinging nest is one job where safety comes before anything else, for the technician and for anyone living or working at the property.
Licensed, accredited, trusted
Every treatment is carried out by a QBCC-licensed, accredited technician. We list our licence and accreditation details so homeowners, landlords, and property managers can verify them directly.
Customer reviews
Tom was prompt, professional, friendly and full Of helpful tips. I can’t recommend this service enough. Thank you Tom!
Used Bruin Pest Management at my place in Coolum. Cody was on time and easy to deal with, explained everything properly and didn't rush anything. Job was thorough, left everything clean and price was really fair. Good local crew that covers the Sunny Coast. Would use them again for sure, recommend.
Couldn’t recommend Bruin Pest Management enough! Cody was awesome, arrived right on time and was really easy to deal with. The price was great and he explained exactly what the issue was and what we can do going forward to manage it. Really happy with the service and would definitely use them again!
We had a great experience with Bruin Pest Management. Tom did an excellent job — he was friendly, professional, thorough and clearly knew his stuff. He took the time to explain everything, answered all of our questions and made sure the job was done properly. Really appreciated the level of care and attention he put into his work. Would definitely recommend Tom and the team at Bruin Pest Management!
Service was on time and completion within an hour.
We had a young bloke down our house last week to do this job and he was a really nice person did a great job , said hello , he was a real gentle
Friendly, informative, punctual and professional . Highly recommend.
I had my pest control treatment done today and I’m very satisfied with the service. Tom was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to answer all of my questions and address my concerns. He explained everything clearly and made the whole process easy and reassuring. I’m very happy with the service and would definitely recommend Tom to anyone looking for a reliable and professional pest control service!
Did the job quickly for us. Did it well. Freindly staff.
Thank you Team Bruin for expedient and great customer care. Integrity, that is doing what one says they will do at the time they say they will do it is rare these days. Bruin on on the other hand has consistently demonstrated exceptional service in not only attending to the job at or ahead of the time, but also responding to phone and email inquiries quickly. Thank you Cody for your expert service delivery and advice. Thank you Tom for your expedient response. Thank you Dylan for making it all happen. You truly are a great team.
Great service very happy 10 out of 10 thank you.😊will see you again.
Excellent service. Tom very courteous and answered all questions fully.
No bed bugs in my room they are now all gone thank you
Was happy wit
Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly team. They arrived on time and when job was completed, left the area neat, clean and tidy. I was always kept informed on the progress of the task performed and they even informed me about other tasks that needed to be carried out on my home. I am very pleased with Bruin Pest Management and I will most certainly be recommending them to everyone. Thankyou for a job well done.
Polite, enthusiastic and professional. Thanks
Fantastic and reliable service. Cody and Tom arrived on time, were very professional and communicated clearly. They did a great job treating my home and took the time to answer all my questions. I would highly recommend Bruin Pest Management to anyone looking for stress-free and efficient pest control.
Very dedicated staff
Was extremely happy with the service, from Dylan’s phone call to introduce himself and arrange the appointment (I was a past client), to Tom who attended on the day. Tom was so pleasant to deal with, assisting us with questions and advising on best options. Many thanks guys, see you next year
Highly recommend the team at Bruin. You’ll walk away feeling confident they know their stuff and care about their customers. A refreshing reminder of what quality work and real customer service looks like.
Cody was very efficient, professional and transparent. Very grateful to have him come out and help us out! Best of luck with your ventures
Cody was great at communicating let know when he going to arrive and was on time. He and Tom did a very through job and went above and beyond. They both explained what they were doing every time I asked. Cody fixed a minor drainage issue while on site. I will have no hesitation recommending Bruin to anyone. I look forward to see them in a years time.
A fantastic service completed by Cody and Tom from Bruin Pest Management. Very friendly staff who were punctual, professional and went above what was expected to get the job done. Many thanks
Great service from start to finish! They were able to squeeze me in quickly instead of making me wait for an appointment, which I really appreciated. The technician was friendly, professional and explained everything clearly. Highly recommend!
Can highly recommend Cody and the team. Great communication, speedy service, and minimal disruption. They were also very flexible when we had to reschedule our initial appointment.
Great service, the website is very easy to book in what you need and is user friendly. Very professional and good pricing. I highly recommend using these guys
Awesome professional work completed by Nat as a representative of Bruin Pest Management. Also very polite. I noticed the whole set up with Ute and back canopy neatly stacked all the equipment inside and safe.
Friendly. Professional. Helpful advice. Prompt. Recommended.
Top service from these guys, reliable, fast and do the perfect job. Onya boys.
Thanks to Tom, great job, highly recommend.
Andy completed a pest inspection at our property in Brisbane and his knowledge is second to none. He is very friendly and genuine and provided a great service. At the end of the pest inspection, he showed us through his findings and talked through different pest control methods and some things we could do to help lessen the chance of any termites finding the property attractive.
Myself and my husband highly recommend Andy and Sarah, this is our 2nd time using their pest control services and we have had no problems with pests returning until we were due our next yearly service. They take extreme pride in their work and are very informative on the types of pests and what to use and not use.
Excellent service for a pre purchase pest inspection in Brisbane. Communication was fast and professional. The report was comprehensive, received the day of the inspection, and Andy was available to explain plainly any questions I had. I would definitely use Bruin again in future.
Engaged Bruin to do a pest inspection and they were fantastic. They were available very quickly (next day) and were so easy to deal with. The inspector was professional and very polite. The report was available that day and was easy to understand. Their advice was so helpful, not just for our house purchase, but for dealing with the property into the future.
My husband and I engaged Bruin to complete our pre-purchase pest inspection. We were extremely happy with the service offered by both the office staff and Andy. All were friendly, professional and thorough. Andy met my husband Wayne onsite and explained things clearly. We had our report later the same day. We highly recommend the Bruin team.
Common questions
The two you see most are paper wasps and mud daubers. Paper wasps build the open, honeycomb-style nests under eaves, pergolas, and in shrubs, and they are the ones most likely to sting when disturbed. Mud daubers build smooth tubes of mud on walls, ceilings, and in sheltered corners, and are far less aggressive. Knowing which is which shapes how the nest is treated, so identifying it is the first step.
It is best not to. Knocking or spraying a nest without the right protection agitates the whole colony, and paper wasps will sting to defend it, sometimes several times each. Even a nest that looks empty can rebuild in the same spot within days if the source is not treated properly. A technician treats the nest with protective equipment and the right product, then removes it, which is safer than a broom and a can from the shed.
Keep anyone with a known sting allergy well clear of the nest and the area around it, and do not attempt to treat it yourselves. An allergic reaction to a wasp sting can be serious, so this is one pest where the risk is worth taking seriously. Let us know when you book that allergy is a concern, and we prioritise the job and treat the nest so the area can be used safely again.
Wasps are busiest through the warmer months, roughly spring into autumn, when colonies grow and nests appear around eaves, pergolas, and gardens. Activity climbs as the weather warms and the colony builds. Treating a nest early in the season, while it is still small, is easier than waiting until it is large and well established. If you spot the start of a nest, it is worth acting before it grows.
The price is quoted to the job, because it depends on where the nest is, how big it is, and how many there are. A single paper wasp nest under an accessible eave is a simpler job than a colony tucked behind cladding or high on a two-storey wall. We look at the situation and give you a clear price before any work starts, for both homes and commercial sites across North Brisbane.
Related services
Pest advice
Paper wasp nest removal in Brisbane: how to spot paper wasps, when DIY is a bad idea, what to do about stings, and when to call 000 for an allergic reaction.
Read guidePractical ways to keep spiders away from your Brisbane home. Why they turn up, the common local species, and the prevention steps that really reduce them.
Read guideWhat pest control costs in Brisbane as at September 2026: general treatments from $180, $150 minimum call-out, and what drives termite and rodent quotes.
Read guideBook online, or call the family-owned team and tell us where the nest is. We treat and remove the nest, then show you the spots worth watching.
