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EUROPEAN HORNETS

    European Hornets

    European Hornets: What you need to know

    Identifying Characteristics

    • European Hornets are 1-2 inches in length
    • They are yellow and black striped with a red tint on their head and thorax
    • Their nests tend to be large paper nests often found in trees
    • They can also build invasive nests (nests built in voids/cavities of your home)

    Active Season

    • European Hornets active season is late Spring and early Fall
    • All but the queen live for only one season
    • Their nests can reach a population of about 700 workers

    Interesting Facts

    • European Hornets are the largest hornet found in America
    • They emit an attack pheromone that other hornets will sense and also attack
    • They may sting multiple times and do not die from stinging

    Cause for Concern

    • European Hornets are Incredibly defensive of their nest/territory and have an immensely painful sting
    • They will attack pets as well as humans

    Town & Country Can Help

    Customer Preparation

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

    Our Guarantee

    • 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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    At Town & Country Pest Solutions we have gone through great lengths to better understand the pests that we encounter. Photos and videos have been an important tool in our research and we have included them here to help you “identify your pest.”

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