Top Facts About Bald Faced Hornets

1. Aggressive Defenders

Bald-faced hornets are highly protective of their nests. They will swarm and attack anyone or anything that comes too close, delivering painful stings.

2. Multiple Stings

Unlike bees, bald-faced hornets can sting multiple times, increasing the risk of pain, swelling, and potential allergic reactions.

3. Large, Visible Nests

Their paper-like nests can grow quite large, often reaching the size of a football. Nests are typically built in trees, shrubs, or high corners of buildings, making them hard to ignore.

4. Beneficial Insects, Despite Their Aggression

They feed on a variety of insects, including flies, caterpillars, and even other wasps, helping to control pest populations in their ecosystems.

5. Can Sense Movement from Far Away

They have excellent eyesight and are highly sensitive to movement. They can detect potential threats from a considerable distance.

6. Seasonal Nests

Bald-faced hornets build new nests every year, as old nests do not get reused. By late fall, most hornets die off due to the cold, and only the fertilized queens survive the winter,

Seal Cracks & Hole

Prevent hornets from nesting around your home by sealing cracks, gaps, and entry points in walls, siding, and under eaves.

Keep Food Covered

Bald-faced hornets are attracted to sugary and protein-rich foods, so keeping garbage bins sealed and food covered reduces their attraction.

Trim Vegetation

Hornets often build nests in trees and shrubs. Regularly trimming and inspecting greenery around your home can help spot potential nesting sites early.

Remove Water Sources

Like other pests, bald-faced hornets are attracted to water. Fix any leaks or standing water sources that might attract them.