Gosport Hornet Control

Hornets aren’t a common pest in the United Kingdom. However, they can cause issues in a few locations, and their substantial size and strong sting makes them dangerous to humans, especially when they are present in large numbers.

Hornets can be tricky to differentiate from wasps. The most noticeable indicator is that hornets are social and live in large nests while wasps tend to be solitary. This means that if you notice a large number of the insects, they could be hornets. Small numbers of hornets can be managed on a DIY basis using spray insecticide with care. However, this is dangerous because of the sting of the hornet. Hornets can sting multiple times without dying and their stings can cause allergic reactions in many people. These stings can be deadly in extreme cases.

For large infestations or in circumstances where the nest is inaccessible the services of an experienced pest control company should be sought. These companies have access to professional quality insecticides which are very effective on hornets. These insecticides may be delivered either by spray, a liquid application or in dust form. All of these methods will leave some residual effect which means that any hornets which were not present during the first application will be eradicated when they come back to the nest. Pest control companies will also be able to remove the nest, which will stop hornets trying to recolonise it.