European hornets are the largest wasps you’ll find in North America. It is the only true hornet species, and can create problems when nests are close to areas of human activity. Like all wasps and hornets, the best way to control European hornets is to get rid of the hornet’s nest. Shop our wasp and hornet products for easy nest removal.
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European hornets are very large and can be as large as an inch and a half long. They have brown to reddish brown and yellow stripes, and resemble a yellow jacket in markings. While they are very large and look intimidating, they are no more dangerous than other similar stinging insects.
European hornets nest in hollow trees, barns, sheds, attics, wall-voids, and other sheltered, protected sites. They rarely make nests out in the open, and old nests are never reused.
These stinging insects have a few habits that make them stand out amongst their yellow jacket and wasp counterparts. They can be active at night as well as during the day, and are attracted to lights at night. Sometimes they may fly repeatedly into windows at night, beating against the glass, and can cause alarm to those inside. However, this is a harmless habit. They can also damage some trees and shrubs to get the sap in the branches, such as lilac, birch, dogwood, and ash trees. They girdle twigs and branches and can cause dieback.
The best way to control problematic European hornets is to get rid of the nest if it is in an area near to areas of human activity. Only nests that are a direct threat to people should be treated.
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