Got Hornets? Read These Safety Tips of Proper Nest and Hive Removal

There’s a reason why the term “hornet’s nest” refers to a troublesome and complicated situation. The best way to deal with a hornet’s nest is to avoid them in the first place. Follow these helpful prevention and removal tips from our Manasquan NJ exterminator.

How to Identify a Hornet’s Nest

European hornets and bald-faced hornets, the two species commonly encountered around New Jersey, have different preferences in nesting areas. If you find one of these globe-shaped, basketball-sized structures in a cavity around your home or building, it’s a European hornet, while bald-faced hornets prefer treetops and bushy areas.

Prevention and Removal Tips

* Keep your landscaping well-groomed. Overgrown lawns and bushes create optimal conditions for hornet’s nests.

* Regularly inspect doors and windows. Make sure all seals are tight and repair any damage immediately.

* Clean garbage cans frequently to eliminate food odors and debris that may attract hornets and other pests.

*Put flowers at a generous distance from doors, walkways and other high-traffic areas.

*Hornets are extremely aggressive when threatened, so never approach them directly, especially if you have allergies.

* Commercially-sold traps can be useful for small numbers of hornets, but your best course of action is contacting an experienced Manasquan NJ exterminator.

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Whether you’re faced with stinging insects or just plain nuisance pests, we offer effective exterminator services for all needs. Contact Allison Pest to schedule a free inspection by our of our cheerful and professionally trained technicians.