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hornets

extermination & nest removal

Generally a lot larger than wasps, but with very similar biology and behavioural characteristics, hornets will often nest in loft spaces, garden sheds and other dark, hidden, areas.

Although these pests tend to nest in smaller numbers than wasps, the sheer size of a hornet, and the volume of venom they inject with each sting, makes them a more serious health threat that should be addressed as soon as their presence is discovered by calling the Waspman®.

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The European hornet (Vespa Crabro) is becoming an increasingly widespread pest, especially in the Three Counties.  Although less aggressive than wasps, they may still sting repeatedly in order to defend their nest against the threat that you represent.

BONUS: EUROPEAN HORNET LIFE CYCLE

The first task for the Waspman® during a pest control visit is finding the nest!

Hornets will nest in a variety of locations. . .  from bird nest boxes, loft spaces and hollow walls, to secluded corners of sheds and garages.  By mid-summer, a hornet nest will have reached its peak size, with as many as 1,000 hornets in a nest that is, on average, around 60 cm in size.

Because of the higher levels of toxins hornets are able to deliver with each sting, these are more painful than wasps, although rarely fatal unless given to allergic victims.

Like wasps, queen hornets are able to store sperm within their abdomens until they are ready to fertilise eggs.  When they have made a nest, the first hatch are generally responsible for maintaining and enlarging the nest, foraging for food and taking care of the larvae.  Again, like wasps, only fertilised queens are able to over winter, all other members of the colony dying out.

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hornet nest disposal

A treated hornet's nest is never re-occupied the following year but, for your peace of mind (especially if you intend selling the property!), the Waspman® can return to remove the dead nest after the treatment has had time to completely eradicate the whole colony.  Please note that this additional service is chargeable.

BONUS: CAN I REMOVE A DEAD NEST MYSELF?

Yes, you can dispose of a previously treated hornet nest yourself, but there are two important safety factors to consider.

1:  In order to avoid stings, you must be sure that all members of the colony have been killed before approaching their nest.

2:  Be aware that the empty nest will contain a quantity of professional, high strength insecticide, in powder form, which is extremely hazardous if it becomes airborne. . .  so you MUST wear a respirator or N-95 rated dust mask.  A simple surgical mask does not provide adequate protection.

Finally, because the waste is highly contaminated, the nest is not suitable for composting and should be sealed into black bags and deposited in landfill*.  The dead insects can be vacuumed up and added to the same contaminated waste bags.

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For your guidance, the cost to return and dispose of the nest, along with its dead occupants is usually between £40 and £45 within 20 miles of Llancloudy.

BONUS: AM I WITHIN 20 MILES OF LLANCLOUDY?

The first task during a pest control visit is finding the nest!

A hornet nest can be found in a variety of locations from bird nest boxes, loft spaces and hollow walls, to secluded corners of sheds and garages.

To keep you safe from stings, only approach a nest if you are wearing protective clothing.  By mid-summer a hornet nest will have reached its peak, with approximately 700 hornets within a nest that is, on average, 60 cm in size.

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