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BALD FACED HORNETS (White Faced Hornets)

    Bald Faced Hornets

    Bald Faced Hornets: What you need to know

    Identifying Characteristics

    • Adult workers tend to measure around ½ inch in length
    • Mostly black and covered in white stripes
    • Named for their white faces/heads
    • Paper nests tend to be large and tear-shaped and are found either in trees or under horizontal surfaces

    Active Season

    • Late spring to early fall (large nests begin to be seen mid-July)
    • Nests can reach a population of about 700 workers

    Interesting Facts

    • Can emit an attack pheromone that other Bald Faced Hornets of the same nest will sense and also attack
    • May sting multiple times and do not die from stinging
    • All but the queen live for only one season

    Cause for Concern

    • Incredibly defensive of their nest/territory and has an immensely painful sting
    • Will attack pets as well as humans

    Town & Country Can Help

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    • Please be able to point out the area that you have been seeing the Bald Faced Hornets. If you will not be home for the treatment, please provide us with a thorough description or clearly mark the area of concern

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    • All treatments come with the Town and Country Guarantee!

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    If you have any evidence or any suspicion that this pest is around your property do NOT hesitate to contact us before the problem gets out of control.

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