← ALL SPECIESGerman Wasp
from €80
German Wasp
Vespula germanica
from €80Slightly larger and more aggressive than the common wasp. Increasingly the dominant species across Cork.
How to identify
- 13–20mm, brighter yellow with three black dots on the face
- Often nests in wall cavities, attics and disused rodent burrows
- Active later in the season — into October and November in mild years
Risk level
Will sting repeatedly with little provocation once the nest is established. Common cause of A&E visits in Munster summers.
Our treatment
Targeted dust and residual insecticide at the entrance. Often requires a return inspection due to satellite activity.