Winsford Hornet Control

Hornets aren’t a widespread pest in the United Kingdom. However, they can cause issues in a few areas, and their large size and powerful sting makes them dangerous to humans, particularly when they can be found in large numbers.

Hornets can be difficult to differentiate from wasps. The most noticeable signal is that hornets are social and live in large nests while wasps tend to be solitary. This means that if you observe a large number of the insects, they could be hornets. Small numbers of hornets can be managed on a DIY basis using spray insecticide carefully. However, this is dangerous because of the sting of the hornet. Hornets can sting a number of times without dying and their stings can cause allergic reactions in some people. These stings can be lethal in rare cases.

For large infestations or in situations where the nest is inaccessible the services of an expert pest control company should be sought. These companies have access to professional grade insecticides which are extremely 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 that were not present at the time of the first application will be eliminated when they return to the nest. Pest control companies will also be able to eliminate the nest, which will stop hornets trying to recolonise it.