How To Get Rid Of Hornets

Getting rid of hornets on your own is possible, but it carries risks because hornets are aggressive and their stings can be painful—or even dangerous for people with allergies. If you decide to tackle these wasps yourself, here’s how to go about DIY hornet control:

Identify the Nest and Hornet Activity

Observe from a safe distance to locate the nest. Hornets typically build large, paper-like nests in trees, shrubs, under eaves, or in attics.
Note the hornets’ flight patterns, especially early morning or evening when activity is lower.

Choose the Right Time

Evening or Night: Hornets are less active and mostly inside the nest, reducing the number of stings.
Do Not Attempt During Daytime: Hornets are more active during the day. Active hornets are more aggressive, and more likely to sting.

Wear Protective Clothing

Wear thick, long-sleeved clothing, gloves, closed shoes, and if possible, a bee veil or hood.
Avoid loose clothing, as hornets can crawl under it.
Have an escape route planned.

Use Hornet-Specific Insecticide

Purchase a wasp/hornet aerosol spray designed for long-distance spraying (10–20 ft reach).
Products with pyrethroids (like permethrin or bifenthrin) are effective.
Spray directly into the nest entrance, saturating the nest as much as possible.

Follow all product instructions, especially regarding wind direction, distance, and amount.

Wait and Observe

After spraying, wait 24 hours.
Observe hornet activity. If hornets are still active, a second treatment may be necessary.

Remove the Nest

Once all hornet activity has ceased, carefully remove the nest.
Place it in a heavy-duty garbage bag and dispose of it far from your home.

Prevent Future Nests

Seal cracks in walls, eaves, and attic spaces.
Remove rotting wood, fallen branches, and other potential nesting sites.
Avoid leaving food, garbage, or sweet drinks outside.

Additional Safety Notes

Do not attempt if you are allergic to stings—call our team of professionals.
Hornet stings can be dangerous; even if not allergic, multiple stings can cause serious reactions.
Avoid DIY methods like fire or knocking down nests, which are extremely risky.

While DIY control can work, hornets are highly aggressive, and improperly handling them can result in serious injury. Our professional hornet control is safer and more effective, especially for large nests or nests in difficult-to-reach locations. Our professionals have protective equipment, specialized insecticides, and know how to remove hornet nests safely.

The Best Way To Get Rid Of Hornets

Our professional hornet control is the best approach for several reasons:

Safety First

Hornets are extremely aggressive and territorial, especially when their nest is threatened. A single nest can host dozens or hundreds of hornets, and multiple stings can be dangerous—even life-threatening for someone with allergies.
Our professionals have specialized protective gear, including full-body suits, gloves, and face protection, that greatly reduces the risk of stings.
DIY attempts often result in panic or improper technique, leading to severe stings or injury.

Effective Nest Removal

Hornet nests can be high up, hidden in eaves, attics, trees, or wall voids, making access difficult and dangerous for the average homeowner or business owner.
Our professionals use long-reach sprays and targeted insecticides that penetrate the nest efficiently, ensuring the nest is eliminated.
Simply killing a few hornets or spraying superficially often fails to eradicate the entire colony, and hornets can rebuild or relocate nearby.

Proper Insecticide Use

Our professionals use industrial-grade insecticides that are more effective than consumer sprays.
We know how to apply chemicals safely, minimizing environmental impact and reducing exposure to humans and pets.
Our professionals also treat the nest at the right time of day, typically at night when hornets are less active, which increases effectiveness and safety.

Preventing Future Infestations

Our professionals don’t just kill the hornets—we often inspect the property to remove attractants and potential nesting sites, such as rotting wood, overgrown trees, or wall voids.
We can provide long-term prevention tips or barrier treatments to reduce the chance of hornets returning.

Peace of Mind and Liability

For businesses, hornet infestations can pose liability risks if a customer or employee is stung.
Our professional removal ensures complete eradication and minimizes risk, which protects your property, staff, and clients.
DIY methods leave uncertainty—you may think the problem is solved when hornets can reestablish quickly.

Our professional hornet control is the best choice because it eliminates risk, removes nests completely, and prevents future problems. Attempting DIY removal may seem convenient, but hornets are dangerous, and incomplete removal can make the problem worse.

Get Rid Of Hornets With Miche Pest Control

Hiring our team of professionals at Miche Pest Control is an investment in long-term protection, expertise, and peace of mind. Here’s why:

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Hiring our team means you get expertise you can trust, faster service, safer and more effective treatments, and long-term results that protect both your property and your peace of mind. Contact us today!