Hello, and welcome to my blog! My name is Dee, and I hate pests. I have struggled with many pests in my home, but contrary to popular misconception, these pests have been bigger than mice or cockroaches or ants. Rather, I have had squirrels in the attic and various marsupials living under my porch. This blog is devoted to getting rid of the larger animals. It contains everything I have learned about removing and deterring these creatures. If you hate pests but want to focus on the larger pests, you have come to the right place. Please explore my blog and enjoy!
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Hornets are one guest you certainly don't want to see at your summer garden party. Although they look like wasps, hornets are much larger and more aggressive. If you have children and pets, you are strongly advised to evict the hornets before you allow your family to play in the garden.
So, how do you know that the nest you've spotted belongs to hornets, and how do you go about removing it safely? Read on to find out more:
Correctly identifying the hornet nest
Hornet nests are usually large, conical shaped structures made of intricate, grey paper-like layers. Colonies are established in late spring and are active right through the summer months before disbanding in the autumn. Although hornets do occasionally build nests in concealed areas like house lofts, their preferred site is among the branches of a tree.
Safety first
Unlike wasps and bees, hornets are extremely aggressive. When disturbed or swatted, they release a chemical pheromone that acts as a call-to-arms to the soldiers of the colony who then emerge en masse to attack the source of the perceived threat. For this reason you should wear a thick, long-sleeved top, full-length trousers tucked into socks to prevent the hornets from getting inside the legs and stinging you, a face mask, goggles and thick, rubber gloves.
If you are allergic to wasp or bee stings, do not tackle this job yourself. Contact a professional pest control company and ask them to remove the hornet colony for you.
Getting rid of the hornet nest
Hornets do not generally return to the same nest each year, so once you've removed the nest, your problem should be solved.
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