Among wasps yellow jackets and hornets are singled out for their ferocious stings and its consequences. It is common knowledge for people who know something about wasps that yellow jacket wasps are smaller to hornets as they usually measure about an inch or less. On the contrary a hornet can grow up to a length of 1-2-inches that is definitely bigger than yellow jackets. Attacks by both species have dangerous consequences and sometimes death. Knowing to differentiate them by physical features and behavior will help in their smooth extermination. If you have an infestation by either yellow jackets or bald faced hornets and it is growing bigger by day take protective measures immediately such as calling BBPP, the most efficient Wasp Removal Services Maple and getting rid of them at once.
Know the difference between a yellow jacket wasp and bald faced hornet
Yellow jackets
Yellow jackets are most dreaded of wasps and they have a thick and black antenna and legs comparatively shorter than paper wasps. They have yellow and black stripes around the body which is unique to yellow jackets. Yellow jackets are social wasps that live in huge colonies accommodating thousands of wasps. They like to live concealed and choose paces like tree cavities, basements, wall voids, garden grounds and lawns. They build nests designed like honeycomb cells. Hornets seek asylum in rodent burrows and expand them by opening several getaways for exit and entry. When you search for yellow jackets make sure you are not treading on one of those exit or entry points. Yellow jackets are overly aggressive and will call their comrades when they feel a threat to their nests by you. They can be frenetic in their attack and in group they can do much harm to you like putting you in hospital with anaphylactic shock and escalated allergies. Wasps can sting multiple times without losing their stingers so it is crucial that you don’t come under an attack by group of wasps.
Hornets
Hornet or bald faced hornet is a social wasp like yellow jackets but is relatively larger than any other wasp species. It can grow up to 2-inches long and their sting is comparatively lethal. In North America you will find bald faced hornets and they are distinguished by white markings on a black face and thorax. Hornet found in Europe has brown and orange markings. Their nests are different from other wasps and they build globular nest with a single opening that is used for both entry and exit. It can be the size of a football and you will find rows and rows of cells that store babies and eggs. The nest size can reach up to 3-feet in height some times. The Giant Asian Hornets are notorious for their lethal stings and several deaths have been reported around the world. Hornets are not as aggressive as yellow jackets but can be dangerous when they attack you in groups.
If you sight yellow jackets or hornets in your home building nests do not hesitate to call professional wasp removal teams like BBPP, the best Maple Pest Control Service and get rid of their nest. You can contact them on phone number 647-910-6315 or by sending mail to info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote in the process.