A deadly wasp nest was found inside an abandoned house and images of the huge “empire” hanging over a toilet went viral.

The pest hideout was discovered in a house in Healesville, 50 kilometers north of Melbourne, with one alarmed expert calling it “the largest” he has ever found in the country.

The vision of the colossal nest was posted on social media this month by Dale Armel of DAP Pest Control, who was called in to solve the problem.

The pest hideout (pictured, above) was discovered in a house in Healesville, 50km north of Melbourne, with one expert calling it “the largest” he has ever found in the country.

Images were seen of the gray mass measuring one by 1.5 meters suspended from the ceiling of a bathroom with wasps hovering around it.

It showed a toilet under a hanging sink with thousands of dead wasps on the floor of the ruined house.

Armel said the nest full of carnivorous wasps was huge and deadly.

“This is the largest European wasp nest I have found in my pest control career,” he said on social media.

‘This was a very dangerous situation: if any person or child came across this nest, they could have been attacked and stung repeatedly.

“[It was] necessary to remove it as soon as possible to ensure everyone’s safety.”

The experienced pest controller said that despite his experience eradicating vermin throughout his career, this job scared him.

He said he was attacked by the pests and it took him three days to remove the nest.

The experienced pest controller said despite his experience eradicating vermin throughout his career, this job (pictured) scared him.

The pest eradicator said the nest in the abandoned house (pictured) housed “thousands and thousands” of wasps over the months.

“Wasps are attracted to carbon dioxide in your breath, which they register as a threat, and attack,” he told news.com.au.

He said the nest had been growing since at least September 2021, when it was discovered to resemble a basketball.

Armel added that it was home to “thousands and thousands” of insects over the months.

The enormous size and warmer inland location meant it was a multi-seasonal nest that could have supported continued population expansion.

The insects were able to stay warm inside, so the queens probably hibernated inside the nest.

“That means they could start laying and hatching new eggs immediately after spring, so we’re talking about an absolutely huge population without any interruption in how much it can expand.”

It showed a toilet under the sink with thousands of dead wasps on the floor and a sink in the ruined house.

Wasps, which feed on other insects, can be aggressive toward humans when they nest and forage for food near homes.

They are known to be a destructive and invasive pest in Australia, but are a protected species in the Northern Hemisphere.

“Usually this species builds its nest underground, so seeing the detail of this one is truly incredible, a once in a lifetime opportunity,” he said on social media.

Armel was able to record these extraordinary images at close range because the previous week he had exterminated the vast majority of the wasps.

But there were stages in the extermination that left several stray insects buzzing in the video.

“I don’t recommend anyone go near a nest of any size unless they are a trained professional,” he added.

European wasps build their homes from organic matter: first they build an inner layer of honeycomb to contain their larvae.

European wasps are known to be a destructive and invasive pest in Australia, but are a protected species in the Northern Hemisphere.

They then make the outer layer seen in the shocking images using a mixture of saliva and wood fibers.

Insects create holes as entry and exit points and for ventilation.

The publication of the bugs inside the house went viral on social networks and some were fascinated by the construction of the nest.

‘I’m not a fan of wasps, but I admire the engineering of their nests. “This is a work of art,” said one commenter.

“It’s really amazing,” said another, while the post prompted another to ask: “What if my brother needs to go to the bathroom?”

But others were scared when they saw the mammoth nest, comparing it to a ‘house from Resident Evil 7’.

‘Is that the wasp equivalent of the Roman Empire?’ Another online user asked about the nest.