{"id":1872,"date":"2017-09-29T15:28:25","date_gmt":"2017-09-29T15:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/?page_id=1872\/"},"modified":"2024-11-20T11:46:42","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T16:46:42","slug":"hornet-extermination","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/insects-pests\/hornet-extermination\/","title":{"rendered":"Hornet Extermination"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;BackGroundImageScale&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505947062428{background-image: url(https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/top-frelon.jpg?id=1078) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Service_Title&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1689345871545{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<div><span class=\"Service_HugeText\">HORNET <\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"Contact_Bigger_Paragraph White_Text\">EXTERMINATION<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/contact-us\/\"><button class=\"Button_Style_Blue Button_Centered\" type=\"button\">CONTACT US<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Text Centered_Text MainTitle_Margin&#8221;]\n<h1>Elite Pest Control, your hornet extermination experts<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Paragraph_Text Centered_Text&#8221;]Even though they\u2019re somewhat less common than wasps, hornets can still make your barbecues and summer activities a nightmare. Read on to learn the top <strong>hornet extermination<\/strong> and nest removal tips from the Elite Pest Control team, as well as how to identify them, keep them away and, above all, how not to get stung.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1500061025861{background-color: #e0e0e0 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Text&#8221;]\n<h2>Is it a hornet or a wasp?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;SubTitle_Paragraph_Text&#8221;]Hornets are a subfamily of <a href=\"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/insects-pests\/wasp-exterminator\/\">wasps<\/a>, both of which are part of the larger Vespidae classification. The naming of these stinging insects can be very confusing; there\u2019s even a species of hornet called the ground wasp!<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, identifying hornets isn\u2019t difficult if you look closely at a specimen. At first glance, hornets resemble <strong>jellowjacket wasps<\/strong>; however, they have a rounder thorax and the abdomen is a yellow-orange colour. They are much bigger than jellowjackets and other wasps.<\/p>\n<p>Female hornets are about 30 mm long, while males and female workers are generally smaller. The thorax of a hornet is covered with tiny hairs, and it features two pairs of reddish-coloured wings; the front pair is longer than the hind wings.<\/p>\n<p>Like the yellowjacket, the hornet does not lose its stinger after injecting it into something. This means that it can sting its prey several times for maximum effectiveness.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; equal_columns=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;Service_Col_Padding Service_Text_Margin&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Do hornets swarm?<\/h2>\n<p>Hornet colonies contain anywhere from 100 to 400 individuals. They can be found in all regions of Quebec, including the Outaouais, the Greater Montreal region, the Laurentians, Lanaudi\u00e8re and Trois-Rivi\u00e8res.<\/p>\n<p>In general, they are peaceful insects, and if you don\u2019t swat at them while they\u2019re flying they\u2019ll leave you alone. However, it\u2019s still necessary to be careful around a hornet nest, as they will instinctively move to protect it if they feel it\u2019s threatened, e.g. if you approach within two to three metres of it.<\/p>\n<p>Even though you might wish hornets and their stingers didn\u2019t exist, these insects are in fact an important part of the ecosystem. For one thing, they help preserve crops by feeding on other insects that damage them, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crickets<\/li>\n<li>Grasshoppers<\/li>\n<li>Large flies<\/li>\n<li>Caterpillars<\/li>\n<li>Aphids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hornets can travel more than a kilometre away from their nest to hunt these insects and other foods they love, such as aphid honeydew, the juice of fallen fruits, flower nectar and even sweet beverages like pop![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;Service_Col_Padding Service_Text_Margin bg-light-grey&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Beware of hornet nests<\/h2>\n<p>In the spring, typically around mid-April in Quebec, you may start to find <strong>hornet nests<\/strong> near your home. The female hornet, whose eggs were fertilized just before winter, is the only one that can survive the cold season. As soon as the weather gets milder, she starts looking for a place to build her nest.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>ground wasp<\/strong> builds its nest by digging into the dirt, while other species of hornet build grey papery nests made from chewed wood fibre. These are usually built in high spots. The most common places are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trees and shrubs<\/li>\n<li>Hollow tree trunks<\/li>\n<li>Attics<\/li>\n<li>Backyard patios or decks<\/li>\n<li>Under the eaves of roofs<\/li>\n<li>Garden sheds<\/li>\n<li>Wall voids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bg-blue row-padding&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;SubTitle_Paragraph_Text White_Text&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you find a hornet nest near your house and are afraid to disturb it, call us. We have technicians <a href=\"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/areas\/\">throughout Quebec<\/a>, and we will send one to your home to deal with the problem safely.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221; equal_columns=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;row-padding&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Prevention of hornet infestations and stings<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732121200741{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]If you\u2019ve been noticing hornets around your house, make sure your window screens don\u2019t have any tears; even a small opening will let in flying insects.<\/p>\n<p>Do an inspection from the outside of your home and seal up any openings and cavities you find. If you find a nest in such a space, you can let us <strong>get rid of the hornets<\/strong> and then do the <a href=\"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/rodent-proof-caulking\/\">home sealing<\/a> to keep them away.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]When you\u2019re working or playing outdoors, follow these tips to avoid hornet stings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear shoes or sandals when walking on the lawn.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t use scented personal care products.<\/li>\n<li>Wear white or light-coloured clothing.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t make sudden gestures around hornets, bees or wasps.<\/li>\n<li>Cover sweet drinks so a hornet doesn\u2019t fall into your glass without you realizing it.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t eat outdoors if you\u2019re allergic to hornet stings, as is 2 to 3% of the population.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;highlight-black&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you do get stung, disinfect the sting and apply a cold pack to relieve the pain. If you experience any discomfort other than localized pain, or if you experience unusual swelling, seek medical attention immediately.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221; el_class=&#8221;row-padding bg-dark-grey&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221;]\n<h2>How to get rid of hornets and earth wasps<\/h2>\n<p>To remove visible nests in the spring or summer, first remove any pets from the area. Ask family members to stay indoors to avoid being stung.<\/p>\n<p>Here is how our pest-control technicians proceed: they spray an insecticide into the opening of the nest. This step must be done when it\u2019s dark, when hornets are less active. Never spray water onto or into a nest in order to make it fall from a high spot\u2014the hornets will respond with aggression.<\/p>\n<p>For the destruction of a suspected nest that isn\u2019t visible, the method is a little different. The exterminator will apply a pesticide where the hornets are congregating, but he or she won\u2019t block off the entrance to the nest. Doing so could cause the hornets to simply build themselves another exit or move into your house.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505926959021{background-color: #0055c5 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;row-call&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=&#8221;false&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;SubTitle_Paragraph_Text White_Text&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We recommend that you consult a pest-control expert before you deal with hornets. Above all, don\u2019t put your health at risk under any circumstances. The <a href=\"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/pest-control-experts\/\">Elite team<\/a> is fully trained and equipped with safety clothing to do the job effectively and safely. <a href=\"https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Call us now<\/a> to have it done the right way.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;BackGroundImageScale&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1505947062428{background-image: url(https:\/\/eliteextermination.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/top-frelon.jpg?id=1078) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Service_Title&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1689345871545{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;] HORNET EXTERMINATIONCONTACT US [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Text Centered_Text MainTitle_Margin&#8221;] Elite Pest Control, your hornet extermination experts [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;Title_Paragraph_Text Centered_Text&#8221;]Even though they\u2019re somewhat less common than wasps, hornets can still make your barbecues and summer activities a nightmare. 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