It looks like a large wasp, but its bite is much more dangerous. Hornets can most often be found in fields and forest areas, and they build their nests in treetops. However, it sometimes happens that they like the area around our house and build a nest, e.g. in the attic, in a gazebo or in a cellar. Find out how to get rid of hornets from your property.
How do hornets create nests? Most often, they build them in the treetops, but not always
Hornets make nests out of wood. First they chew them, and then they create a structure whose surface resembles a tangled braid. There can be up to 1,000 insects in one nest. Most often, hornets build their homes at heights, e.g. in the crowns of trees, but sometimes they breed near our house. And although they can be useful – they eat aphids, flies and mosquitoes – they can be dangerous to humans, and a hornet bite can result in a severe allergic reaction and even death.
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How to get rid of hornets? Do it safely or call specialist services
Before we start working, we must put on protective clothing, a hat with a net and gloves. How to get rid of hornets? It is best to remove the nest at night without using light to avoid irritation. At night, hornets are less active and the process should be a bit easier, but you should still remember to be careful. However, the safest idea will be to call the appropriate services, e.g. the fire brigade or a pest control company. To prevent the appearance of hornets, it is worth discouraging them from building nests near our property. Repellent plants, the smell of which these insects cannot stand, will come in handy for this purpose. Mint, lemon, basil, thyme and tansy will effectively discourage hornets from living in our area.
Source: Gazeta
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