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Hornets are not common in the UK. If you do see them on your property, it is likely to be the European hornet (Vespa crabro) species. Although they are less aggressive than wasps, they may still sting you repeatedly to defend their nest against any threat.
Hornet control is important if you have a problem with sensitivity to stinging insects as their stings are as painful as a wasp sting.
A sting by a hornet is a painful experience. It can be life threatening to those who are allergic and may suffer anaphylactic shock. It is possible to reduce the risk of being stung by taking sensible precautions and ensuring that a hornet nest is properly treated or removed. If you know there is a hornets nest nearby, you should try to keep windows and doors shut to prevent entry indoors.
If you have hornets nesting close to your property and causing you a potential issue, you can rely on Rentokil to take care of the problem for you. We offer a convenient hornet nest treatment that will get rid of your hornet problem quickly and safely.
BPCA certified technicians - With expert knowledge about the lifecycle and habits of hornets and wasps.
Inspection - Our BPCA certified technician will arrange a convenient time with you to inspect the nest location.
Treatment - We will explain the treatment process before we proceed. To professionally treat a single hornets’ nest (in an accessible location) our pest control technicians require a 30 - 45 min visit.
Prevention - After the treatment, our technician will offer advice on preventing the problem in the future.
The hornet nest cannot be removed directly after treatment, as it can take several days for all the foraging hornets to return to the nest. The insecticide treatment remains inside the nest to contaminate returning hornets, ensuring the entire colony is eventually treated.
There are some key differences between the appearance and habits of wasps and hornets. If you are able to identify a hornet from a wasp, it can help to decide the best form of treatment to eliminate a hornets nest for your home or business.
Invasive Asian hornets (Vespa velutina), also known as the 'yellow-legged' hornet are a non-native predator that poses a threat to UK honeybees and other native pollinators. They are highly efficient hunters that can decimate bee populations, yet have no natural pedators of their own in the UK.
They are no more aggressive towards people than our native European hornet (Vespa crabro). But like any hornets they can become aggressive, if they perceive a threat to their nest. If you are unfortunate to get stung by an Asian hornet, their stingers are longer than other UK hornets, and they will sting repeatedly in defence.
Asian hornets (Vespa velutina) are smaller than our native European hornets (Vespa crabro). Other distinctive features of Asian hornets are:
Plese do not attempt DIY treatment for a hornet nest if you think you are:
Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.
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