The hornet spray should be directed into the nest opening with continuous spray force until hornet activity has subsided. This will only treat the nest’s exterior and anger the colony, increasing the risk of stings. Do not stand far away from the nest and spray it recklessly. Treatment at night will not disturb the wasps before the introduction of the insecticide. The bald-faced hornet nest should be scouted during daylight to determine the best approach. Spraying a ‘wasp and hornet’ spray into the nest opening during the nighttime is safest. Individuals without medical concerns and with a degree of daring could attempt to exterminate the colony nest. Contact an expert to remove your bald-faced hornet nest safely with a guarantee and at a reasonable cost. Baldfaced-Hornet Removal Tipsīald-faced hornets are very aggressive when it comes to protecting their nest. The bald-faced hornets colony grows after a few months until there are about 100 to 400 total hornets. This first brood will assume the duties of nest building, food collection, feeding the larvae, and protecting the nest. Afterward, she feeds the larvae when they hatch. The queen hornet creates a few brood cells within the nest and deposits her eggs into them. She takes this paste and makes a papery material to construct the nest. The queen collects cellulose from weathered and rotting wood and chews the wood adding her saliva. In the spring, they become active and begin to build their nests.
Bald-faced hornets overwinter in hollow trees, rock piles, under bark, and buildings’ walls and attics. In the spring, fertilized queens overwinter in protected places. The queen is usually the largest yellow jacket in the colony. The hornet queen and her offspring range in size from 13mm to 20mm. Bald Faced Hornets’ nest The Biology and Lifecycle of Bald-faced Hornet Removal Their size and aggressive nature make removing these nests difficult and something you should leave to the experts. Bald-faced hornet’s nests often grow up to the size of a basketball or larger. The bald-faced hornet gets its name from the ivory-white markings on the face, thorax, legs, and abdomen. The only hornet in North America is the European hornet. The Bald-faced hornet is actually not a true hornet- it is a yellow jacket. Frequently Asked Questions What Are Bald-faced Hornets?