At Pest Demise Pest Control, we’re fully equipped to handle any wasp issue you may be facing.

 Wasps are highly diverse, with over 12,000 species found in Australia alone—ranging from barely visible diapriid wasps to large spider and cicada-killer wasps. Their larvae are typically carnivorous, feeding on other insects or spiders. Adult wasps often hunt prey or lay eggs near suitable hosts like insect eggs, larvae, or pupae to ensure their young have a food source.

In South Australia, the most commonly encountered species is the European wasp (Vespula germanica), also known as the German wasp. Other familiar species include the Australian paper wasp (Polistes humilis) and various mud daubers, such as potter wasps.

Characteristics of Wasps:

Many have ovipositors adapted into stingers.
-Adults feed on nectar and can aid in pollination.
-Some are hyper-parasites, targeting the larvae or hosts of other parasitic wasps.
-Numerous species serve as natural pest controllers.
-While most native wasps are solitary, some—like paper wasps—form colonies.
-If wasps are causing trouble around your home or business, contact   Pest Demise today for fast, effective control.