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DO YOU HAVE A HORNET PROBLEM?

If you’ve ever been stung by a hornet, you know it’s an extremely painful experience. Some people will only have an itchy bump for a few days, but for others a hornet sting can be life threatening.

In Massachusetts, hornets will build their nests in yards and under eaves, causing concern to homeowners. Hornets are passive creatures when away from their nests, but they have a reputation for being aggressive towards humans. The fact of the matter is that hornets are only aggressive when disturbed or feel like their colony is being threatened.

For this reason, it’s best practice to hire an exterminator to properly dispose of nests around your property. At Sweets Pest Control, we want to help you get rid of hornets so you can feel safe and comfortable in your own yard.

SIGNS OF AN INFESTATION

VISIBLE NESTS

These are always physical nests built above the ground, usually in trees or on soffits. They can range in size from a golf ball to a basketball.

HIDDEN NESTS

Some types of wasps make nests underground, underneath siding, or in gutters. You’ll know you have hornets (or another type of wasps) if you see them flying in and out of specific places on or around your property.

SIGHTINGS

You may see one or even a few hornets flying around your property.

 

UNDERSTANDING HORNETS

  • Hornets are a large type of stinging wasp that come in all different colors. These pests can be:
    Black
    Orange
    Dark yellow
    Dark red
    Up to one inch or larger in length
    Very aggressive and prone to stinging
  • Hornets are very territorial and are liable to sting if you enter what they deem their space.
  • These flying pests can be beneficial in some cases because they mainly eat other insects. This could help reduce the amount of other pests you see on your property. However, most would argue that the immediate threat hornets pose to you and your family outweighs any benefits.
  • Like other wasps, hornets love to eat sugar and sap, but are also very good at controlling garden insect populations.

HORNET PREVENTION TIPS

Make or purchase Hornet decoys to hang in areas where hornets nest. Be sure to put these up early in the season as they won’t be effective against nests that have already been formed.

Limit food access by covering trash cans and food.

Ensure all door and window screens are in good repair.

HOW DO I GET RID OF MY HORNET PROBLEMS?

STEP 1: CONTACT

Think you have a Hornet problem? Contact Sweets Pest Control for a free Bed Bug service quote.

STEP 2: SCHEDULE

Schedule your service with a time and date that works for you.

STEP 3: SERVICE

Our technician will conduct a thorough pest control inspection of your home and property in order to provide a customized Hornet treatment plan that will be most effective for your situation.

STEP 4: REPORT

You will receive a detailed report of the service provided and helpful recommendations to remain Hornet free.

STEP 5: COVERAGE

We come back regularly throughout the year to ensure the Hornet don’t come back. If you see any Hornet activity between your regularly scheduled service or within your warranty timeframe, simply give us a call. We’ll come back at no additional charge to you!