Hornet Control In Washington DC

How Do I Know I Have Hornets And Not Wasps Or Yellow Jackets?

While they have similar features to yellow jackets and wasps, hornets are their own distinct type of stinging insect and are known for their aggressive behavior. The most common type of hornet found in the DC area is the bald-faced hornet. Bald-faced hornets have mostly black bodies with gray striping, are usually ¾ of an inch to an inch and a half long, and tend to make their nests around windows or in the eaves of a home.

How Can I Tell What Type of Hornets I Have?

Bald-faced hornets have mostly black bodies with gray striping, are usually ¾ of an inch to an inch and a half long, and tend to make their nests around windows or in the eaves of a home. 

European hornets are about the same size, sometimes a bit larger, but with more orange, yellow, and brown markings.

When Are Hornets Most Active?

In the Washington DC area, hornets are most active during spring and summer. Hornets will spend most of their time during these warmer months building nests, reproducing, and searching for food.

How Dangerous Are Hornets?

A hornet may strike multiple times during an attack, releasing their venom with each painful sting. Many people are known to be allergic to this venom and may need to seek medical attention after being stung.

What Should I Do If I Get Stung?

Unlike bees, hornets do not die when they sting, so they may sting multiple times in an attack. You should do your best to remove yourself quickly and calmly from the situation. Wash the sting with soap and water and apply ice on and off to reduce swelling and inflammation. If you think you may be allergic to the venom in the sting, you should seek medical attention immediately.

How Do I Get Rid of Hornets?

Because of their aggressive nature, you should never touch, disturb, or try to remove a hornet nest by yourself. Our highly trained technicians can quickly, safely, and effectively rid your home of hornets, preventing you, your family, and your pets from any painful hornet stings.

How Can I Remove a Nest of Hornets?

The safest way to remove a hornet's nest from your home is always going to be to call a professional. Our technicians are highly trained in the safe and effective removal of hornet nests, even from the more hard-to-reach places. Due to the hornets’ aggressive nature, you should never try to remove a nest from somewhere you can’t reach.

How Can I Prevent The Hornets From Returning?

The best way to prevent the hornets from returning to your home is with a quarterly pest control plan. Once we’ve gotten the hornets under control during your initial pest control service, we recommend year-round quarterly treatment of the exterior of your home to prevent the hornets from returning and building another nest. Keeping your shrubbery trimmed, repainting the exterior walls and eaves of your home, and hanging sun-catchers near known-nesting areas are some other ways you can help prevent hornets from returning to your home.

Let Us Help!

Miche Pest Control offers safe and effective treatment plans in the Washington DC area specifically designed to target, remove, and prevent hornets from nesting in and around your home. Give us a call today at (844) 211-7378 to schedule your initial pest control service and get those hornets under control!