What To Do If You Find a Hornet’s Nest?

If you find a hornet nest, do not disturb it, block it, or try to remove it yourself. Keep a safe distance, keep pets and children away, and keep windows closed if it is nearby. If the nest is in a hazardous location, contact a professional pest controller, or report it via the Asian Hornet Watch app.

This week we’re looking at the GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY – Not the Spaghetti Western but the European and Asian Hornets.

The Good

The Hornet is Mother Nature’s pest controller. They feed on aphids, which makes them a gardener’s dream and the hornet is an important pollinator.

Despite their fearsome appearance the hornet isn’t actually an aggressive pest.

Hornets are quite shy insects and, away from their nest, it’s very rare to encounter a run-in with a hornet. Hornets are also relatively uncommon.

The Bad

Hornets are big, much bigger than the common wasp and due to their size and features their appearance can be alarming.

They also make a very loud buzzing noise which can be quite frightening, particularly near a hornet nest.

Hornets can sting multiple times and, due to the level of venom they carry a single sting can be extremely painful.

How to tell a European hornet from an Asian hornet.

The Ugly

The Asian hornet!

Although the Asian hornet doesn’t pose any greater risk to humans than their European cousin, they pose a serious threat to honey bee populations.

They cause major damage to honey bee colonies and you know how we LOVE OUR BEES AT PGM PEST CONTROL!

Can I Remove a Hornet Nest by Myself?

While it is possible to remove a hornet's nest yourself, it is generally recommended to hire a professional pest control service for removal.

Attempting to remove a hornet's nest on your own can be dangerous as the hornets will defend their nest if threatened and their stings can be painful and cause swelling.

Additionally, a professional pest control service will have the appropriate equipment, knowledge, and experience to safely and effectively remove the nest without causing harm to the hornets or to humans.

If you’ve found a hornet’s nest you should call a professional pest controller to give you advice and NEVER APPROACH OR TOUCH OR ATTEMPT TO MOVE A HORNETS’ NEST YOURSELF.

If you’ve got a hornet nest and live in Herefordshire or Worcestershire, don’t panic – call PGM Pest Control today on 01981 540088. We’ll get rid of hornets for you, treat hornets’ nests and destroy and remove hornets’ nests for you.

And we don’t just stop at tackling hornets’ nests – give us a call if you’ve got a wasp problem or any other pest problem for that matter!

Learn more about our Hornet Nest Removal Process