Lot of hype about Hornets being deadly killers surfaced in the Media and especially the news of Asian Giant Hornets making their way into Europe and North America. The shocking fact about hornet is that they can be deadlier when they need to be. The Asian Giant Hornets are large species growing up to 2-inch length and packing a sting which is stronger than the yellow jacket. If you delve deep into hornet facts you will find that they are more than just deadly killing machines. Here we produce 7 facts that are important for you to know so you tread carefully next time when you are around hornets. In the meanwhile if you have hornet infestation in your home call BBPP, the most effective wasp control Thornhill and get rid of the nest for good.
- Hornets Vs Wasps
Hornets are actually a sect of wasps and are a breed of social wasps, building large orderly nests and living highly organized life. It comes from Vespidae which is also the origin of yellow jackets, paper wasps, pollen and potter wasps. bald faced hornets is not actually a hornet but wasp. Only the bigger size differentiates hornets from wasps and that is the reason why they look intimidating.
- Gentle giants
In fact hornets are not as aggressive as they are portrayed or thought, they actually attack people when they think their nest is in danger. They will attack any moving thing that comes within the radius of 3-4 meters of their nest. You will find hornets quiet when they are beyond the boundary of their nest and mostly avoid conflict.
- Hornet nest locations
Where hornets build its nest? They typically choose attics, treetops, under roof, garages, sheds, hollow tree trunks, and areas that are elevated above ground considerably. Their nests are globular and free handing with a stack attaching them to the solid base such as ceiling or tree branch. Hornets also build nests under the ground and are mostly burrows abandoned by rodents. These are dangerous grounds to tread especially when the population in the area is thick. Some unsuspecting human by accident may step on the in the ground nest and get attacked.
- Pest control agents
Hornets are natural pest control agents as they hunt down insects that spoil plants and crops. They like eating other insects and animals as they are fond of protein food. They also like sugary foods such as ripe fruits, and nectar. This is the reason they will wander over to your kitchen or to garden picnic spot attracted by meat and sweet beverages. Hornets also love to eat tree sap and will use their powerful mandibles to pull back the bark and find the gluey substance. They also eat the sweet syrup released by larvae after eating the protein food brought by the worker hornets.
- Hornets are fond of bees
Hornets love bees because of the sugary food their nest contains. They hunt down bees’ nests and loot nectar stored in the bees nest and takes them to their future queen. Giant hornets are actually 5 times bigger than a European honey bee and it is capable of killing 40 bees a minute roughly. A few giant hornets will wipe an entire colony of bees in a few minutes.
- Hornet stings: deadly venomous
Primary feature of hornet is its sting, and that makes them dangerous. The likelihood of unprovoked attack is a remote possibility, but when they decide to launch an attack it will be very bad news for the victims. Their attack is deadlier than wasps because they have powerful stingers and they inject venom continuously in to the body of the victim. Hornet’s venom can kill people if they are attacked by a pack of giant hornets. The Asian Giant Hornet originating from Japan has powerful stingers that release large amount of venom that contain potent chemicals that can wreak havoc with human nervous system and muscle tissues.
Hornets may be gentle giants but their sting can prove fatal when awakened. If you have spotted hornet infestation call BBPP, the best Pest Control Thornhill and get rid of them. You can contact them on phone number 647-910-6315 or send mail to info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote.