Essex & Herts Pest Control specialize in same day, low cost professional hornet nest removal, protecting Hatfield Heath and surrounding areas.
With a wealth of knowledge and experience, including BPCA/RSPH pest control accreditation and a DBS security checked background, you're in safe, professional hands at all times. We are stocked with the latest pest control technologies and our hornet nest removal work is fully guaranteed.
A safety survey is carried out on arrival, this ensures the treatment area remains safe while your nest is dying off. Your safety is our priority.
For complete peace of mind, you will also receive a helpful time forecast as to how long it will take for all hornet activity to completely stop.
Long established and family run, the hallmark of our ongoing success is delivering first class customer service.
For same-day, low-cost Hornet Nest Removal for the Hatfield Heath area, call 0800 612 7708 or book online.
Control
Professional use dusts are best used in this instance, preferably from a distance as the dust aggravates hornets. The problem area must be excluded by all persons and pets until all hornet activity has ceased.
Habitat
The Hornet builds its nest in outbuildings, roof soffits, thatched roofs and tree cavities.
The nest is formed by the Hornet chewing wood creating a paper like material, which can become extremely large. Colonies survive one season in Britain with a new nest starting each spring by hibinating queens. They forage on a wide range of foods including sweet substances, insects and spiders. They can be extemely aggressive if threatened.
Importance
Can be a nuisance, particularly if nests are near or within a building. They are feared due to their loud wing vibration and painful sting, which can be potentally fatal, it is common for a hornet sting to bring on anaphylactic shock a potentially fatal condition if not treated immediately by medical services. If an adult or child is stung by a hornet it is advisable to seek medical help immediately.
Biology
Egg – Larvae – Pupae - Adult
Eggs: many thousands laid by the Queen in hexagonal cells
Larvae: legless Grubs nurtured by workers within their cells
Pupae: Develop approx in 2 weeks in their cells
Adult: Workers winged with black and yellow stripes with an average size of 1 inch. Queens are also winged with the same colouring and are much larger.