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Specialist · Bee & wasp removal

Bee & wasp nest removal in Cairns, done safely.

A nest near the door is a real hazard, especially for anyone allergic. We remove wasp nests and relocate or treat bees safely and fast, with the right gear, so no one gets stung playing hero.

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How do I safely get rid of a wasp or bee nest in Cairns?

In short: do not spray or knock it down yourself, that is how people get swarmed and stung. Call a licensed technician who removes or treats the nest with proper protective equipment, usually same day for nests in high-traffic spots. For honey bees we treat removal as a last resort and relocate where we can, rather than destroy a hive.

Repeatwasps can sting again and again, unlike a bee that stings once.
Allergyfor an allergic person a single sting can be a medical emergency.
Same daypriority call-outs for nests near doors, play areas and pools.
Spot the problem early

Six signs of a nest you should not touch.

Wasps and bees defend their nest hard. If you notice any of these around a Cairns home, leave it alone and call us.

A papery or mud nest

A grey papery comb or hard mud tubes tucked under eaves, in sheds or behind downpipes.

Heavy traffic to one spot

A steady stream of wasps or bees flying in and out of the same gap, eave or wall point.

A hum in the wall

A low hum or buzzing coming from inside a wall cavity, chimney or roof, often a bee colony.

Bees clustering on a branch

A football-sized cluster of bees hanging on a branch or fence is a swarm looking for a home.

Wasps round the bin or BBQ

Aggressive wasps hassling the bin, BBQ or fruit trees mean a nest is somewhere close by.

A nest near a doorway

Any nest near a door, play area, pool or path is a priority, because someone will disturb it.

Found a nest? Book a priority removal, do not spray it yourself, especially if anyone is allergic.

Know what you have

The bees & wasps we handle around Cairns.

Treatment depends entirely on what built the nest. Aggressive paper wasps need a careful knock-down, while honey bees are protected pollinators we relocate wherever it is safe to do so. The first thing our technician does is identify it.

In the tropics nests can grow fast, so the sooner it is dealt with, the safer and simpler the job.

Paper wasp
Eaves, aggressive if disturbed

Builds an open, grey papery comb under eaves and in shrubs. Defends the nest aggressively and can sting repeatedly.

Mud dauber
Mud tubes, solitary

Builds distinctive mud tubes on walls and under eaves. Solitary and far less aggressive, but a mess and a nuisance.

European honey bee
Swarms & wall cavities

Swarms looking for a home, or established colonies inside walls and chimneys. We relocate where it is safe to.

Native stingless bee
Usually leave alone

Small, harmless and great for the garden. We usually advise leaving these be, and only relocate if truly necessary.

What you get

Safe removal, the right way.

We handle the nest with proper gear so the hazard is gone and no one gets hurt. Here is what your service covers.

Safe nest location & ID

We locate the nest, identify the species and decide the safest approach before anyone goes near it.

Treatment or removal in PPE

We treat or remove the nest in full protective equipment, so the job is done without anyone getting stung.

Priority call-out for hazards

Nests near doors, play areas, pools or allergic household members get a same-day priority booking.

Bee relocation where possible

For honey bees we relocate rather than destroy whenever it is safe and practical to save the hive.

Entry-point advice

Advice on sealing the gaps and cavities nests favour, so a new colony does not move straight back in.

Tidy clean-up

We clear the nest material and leave the area clean, not just knock it down and walk away.

How it works

From first call to all clear, in four steps.

No jargon, no pressure. You will know exactly what is happening and what it costs before we lift a finger.

Step 01
Assess

Tell us where the nest is and what you are seeing. We identify the risk and prioritise hazards same day where we can.

Step 02
Plan & quote

We confirm the species and the safest method, then give you a fixed price before any work begins.

Step 03
Safe removal

We treat or remove the nest in full protective gear, relocating honey bees where it is safe to do so.

Step 04
Aftercare

We clean up, advise on sealing the entry points and tell you what to watch for so it does not return.

Why Cairns chooses TPPM

Local experts who turn up, explain it, and stand behind it.

Cairns locals We know tropical conditions and the species that come with them. No interstate call centre, no scripts.
Licensed & insured QBCC licensed, AEPMA members and fully insured. Work done to Australian Standards, every time.
Honest fixed pricing A clear, itemised written quote up front. No high-pressure upsells, no contracts you cannot read.
Backed in writing Every treatment is documented and documented in writing, so the promise is on the invoice, not just spoken.
What Cairns says

Rated 5.0 by your neighbours.

5.0 from 300+ Google reviews

“Massive paper wasp nest right over the front door and my son is allergic. They came out the same day and removed it safely. Such a relief.”

NK
Nicole K.
Trinity Beach

“Had a swarm of bees set up in our wall. They relocated them rather than killing them, which we really appreciated. Professional and calm.”

PD
Paul D.
Palm Cove

“Wasps were nesting in the kids’ cubby. Quick, safe and tidy, and they showed me how to stop them coming back. Would not hesitate to call again.”

CG
Carly G.
Smithfield
The promise

Handled safely, by licensed pros, the first time.

Nest removal is done by licensed, insured technicians in proper protective gear, with a fixed price agreed before we start. We prioritise genuine hazards and treat honey bees as a relocation first, removal last.

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1Day priority response for nests near doors, play areas and pools.
5.0Star rating from 300+ real Cairns Google reviews.
0Lock-in contracts, pressure tactics or hard sells.
4 wkProactive check-in after high-activity jobs, so any concerns are caught early.
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Where we work

Bee & wasp removal across Cairns & the northern beaches.

Locally owned and on the road every day, across Cairns and the northern beaches. Tap your suburb to see local details.

Brinsmead Cairns City Cairns North Caravonica Clifton Beach Holloways Beach Kewarra Beach Machans Beach Palm Cove Parramatta Park Redlynch Smithfield Trinity Beach All areas →
Bee & wasp questions

Straight answers on nests.

The questions Cairns locals ask us most. Got a nest you are worried about? Send a photo and we will tell you what it is.

Ask us anything
Can you come today?
Usually, yes. Nests in high-traffic spots like doorways, play areas and pools get a same-day priority booking wherever we can. Call us and we will give you the earliest slot available.
Do you save the bees?
Wherever it is safe and practical, yes. Honey bees are valuable pollinators, so we relocate swarms and accessible colonies rather than destroy them. Removal is a last resort for colonies that cannot be safely reached.
What if someone in the house is allergic?
Tell us when you call and we will treat it as a priority. Do not attempt to remove the nest yourself, keep everyone well clear of it, and we will deal with it safely in proper protective equipment.
Will they come back to the same spot?
Eaves and cavities that suited one nest often attract another. After removal we advise on sealing and treating those favourite spots so a new colony is far less likely to set up in the same place.
The nest is inside a wall cavity, can you reach it?
Often, yes. We treat colonies in wall cavities, chimneys and roofs through the access points they use. We will assess it on site and explain the safest way to deal with it before we start.
How much does nest removal cost?
Wasp nest removal starts from a fixed price, and we confirm the cost with you before any work begins. Trickier jobs, like a colony deep inside a wall, are quoted on site so there are no surprises.
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Make the doorway safe again.

Book a priority removal and a Cairns local will deal with the nest safely, often the same day, at a fixed price. No call-out fee, no pressure.

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