Bald-faced hornets build large, grey, football-shaped paper nests in trees, shrubs and under eaves. They are very defensive and will sting repeatedly if their nest is disturbed. Empire Wildlife Control removes these nests safely.
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Signs of Bald-Faced Hornets
- A large grey paper nest, often the size of a football or bigger
- Black-and-white hornets flying in and out
- Nests hanging in trees, hedges, on sheds or under roof edges
- Aggressive insects when you mow, trim or walk nearby
Why They’re Dangerous
Bald-faced hornets defend their nest aggressively and can sting many times. Nests often go unnoticed until someone trims a hedge or mows near them. They’re at their largest and most defensive in late summer.
How We Treat It
We locate the nest, explain the plan and price, then treat and remove it using protective equipment. We’ll advise on keeping an eye out for new nests next season.
Prevention Tips
- Check trees, hedges and eaves in early summer when nests are small
- Be careful trimming hedges in late summer
- Keep garbage and sweet drinks covered
Frequently Asked Questions
Are bald-faced hornets really hornets?
They’re actually a type of yellowjacket, but they build large aerial nests like hornets and are very defensive.
Will they reuse the nest next year?
No. Old nests aren’t reused, but new queens may build nearby, so keep an eye on the same areas.
Areas We Serve
We offer pest control across Durham Region and York Region, including Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Bowmanville and Newmarket, as well as Toronto.
Related Services
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