Hornets are relatively rare and are usually only found in
southern England. They are banded in yellow and brown and slightly
larger than the common wasp. While not aggressive when encountered
far from the nest, they will vigorously defend the nest if
provoked. They have a painful sting and can cause anaphylactic
shock to persons with an allergy to wasp venom, a condition which
can be fatal.
Because the hornet is rare the nest should not be destroyed
unless absolutely necessary. We can treat the nest for you but
if you decide to treat the nest yourself special precautions
must be taken; your body must be completely covered, wear long
gauntlet style gloves and suitable headwear that covers the
face. Further advice will be available with the
poison used.
Please Note: Wasps and Hornets do not swarm. If you have a swarm
it will be bees -please refer to the Bees page for further advice.
For advice on Asian hornets and what to do if you spot one,
please refer to our September 2016 news
article on Asian hornets in the UK.
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