Hornets are other type of wasps that are equally dangerous and can be lethal at times when they attack in groups. The bald faced hornets are large species and can grow up to 15-20mm or more. The difference between a hornet and bald faced hornet is that later is black in color and they have white marks on their face which is hairless. They also go by several names such as bald-faced wasp, bald-faced aerial yellow jacket, white faced hornet, spruce wasp, bull wasp, black jacket etc. They live in a colony and the population may rise from 400 to 700. They build nests that are globular in shape and the inner core contains a series of honeycomb layers to house hundreds of babies and foods. The nest is made up of paper like material and it may be measuring up to 58 cm or 23-inches. A singular entry point is found at the bottom and they are mostly found to be aerial nests. Bald faced hornet is dangerous wasp species because of its size and the ferocity of its sting. Having them in your home can make you extremely vulnerable and uncomfortable so it is advised that you call an experienced wasp control Richmond Hill such as BBPP and get rid of the nest at once.
The bald faced hornet is extensively found in USA and Canada and they are mostly found in the southern parts. These are omnivorous insects that predate on flies, spiders, and caterpillars and keep your garden free of pests. They are not as aggressive as yellow jackets but can be lethal with their stings when they see a threat in you. However they do not attack at sight but can with vigor if you go near their nest or intervene with their activities. When they defend their nests they are fiercely territorial and sting you repeatedly. Unlike bees wasps do not lose their stingers after a sting or bite. This characteristic enables hornets and wasps to pump in venom continuously in to human and animal bodies causing severe pain and allergy. Hornets also have this unique capability to squirt venom directly in to the eyes of intruders and it causes temporary blindness and watery eyes.
The bald faced hornets are most active during day and they spend their time building nests, caring young ones and gathering food for the larvae. During night times hornets are not active as they retire in to their cells. A hornet’s nest can be as big as a football which contains rows of honeycomb cells. When a victim is administered with multiple stings the following may happen
- Extreme pain
- Swelling and redness at the sting site
- Difficulty breathing
- Increased pulse rate
- Swelling in face, throat and mouth
- Dizziness
If you find such symptoms in the victim rush him/her immediately to hospital or call for medical help. People allergic to wasp’s venom are most vulnerable to hornet stings so immediate medical attention should be paid to the victim.
It is always advised that you prevent such incidents by removing hornet infestation using a professional wasp removal team such as BBPP, the best pest control Richmond Hill and for nearby towns. Contact them on phone number 647 910 6315 or send email to info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote.