What are hornets afraid of? How to poison and how to destroy a hornet nest

Being close to large wasps can bring a lot of problems. Beekeepers especially suffer from it. Hornets are natural enemies of bees, destroying them in huge quantities. A wasp's nest in the countryside will ruin your entire vacation, because you will have to fear for the safety of your children. After the first bites, the question becomes urgent: how to get rid of hornets? The confrontation between humans and insects has been going on for a long time, so there are plenty of ways to kill wasps, from homemade traps to professional exterminators.

Who are hornets

The family of social wasps is a colony of insects that live in large families of up to several hundred individuals.
It is rallied around the queen, which lays eggs. Working females and males provide food for the larvae and the queen. Hornets are the largest representatives of the wasp family. The body size of the male is 18-24 mm, the uterus is 30-35 mm, the Asian species reaches 55 mm. Externally, hornets are similar to their relatives, but are noticeably larger than them. The color of the hornet is distinguished by the addition of brown on the back and base of the abdomen.
The main characteristics characteristic of wasps are also present in them - a thin waist, membranous wings, strong jaws, and a sting with poison.

How can you kill hornets under your roof?

Sometimes the hornets' nest is located in a place where it is very difficult to reach. For example, right under the ceiling, at a decent height. In this case, destroying the nest is somewhat more difficult.

Important! A nest located close to the ceiling should never be set on fire.

If the size of the nest allows, it can be drowned: a bucket of water is placed on the top step of the stepladder, directly under the nest. In this case, the edges of the bucket should rest against the ceiling so that the hornets cannot escape. There should be enough water so that the nest is completely submerged in it. The structure is left for two to three days, during which the hornets will drown and the nest can be easily destroyed.

Another effective extermination method involves using a carbon dioxide foam fire extinguisher. The nest is treated in the evening, and it is advisable to do this after the onset of cold weather.

Finally, you can effectively exterminate insects using instant contact preparations containing chlorpyrifos (Phosban, Dobrokhim Micro and Xulat).

Important! When destroying these insects under the ceiling, you must be careful and attentive. You should not use aerosol sprays - they do not give an immediate effect and can also be toxic.

If there is no nest under the ceiling, but you need to get rid of several individuals, you can use the already mentioned traps made from plastic bottles.

If disinfestation actions do not bring the desired result, it is safer not to go through all the available drugs, but to seek help from professionals.

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Hornets nest

Insects have spread throughout the European part of Russia; they can be found in Siberia, Transbaikalia and Primorye. In the spring, when the weather is consistently warm, the hornet queen makes reconnaissance flights, choosing a place for a nest. She is looking for a secluded refuge that will protect her family from bad weather and enemies. The favorite place to build a nest is tree hollows. In their absence, the queen begins construction under the roof of a house or outbuilding.

The material for construction is the bark of young branches mixed with saliva. The queen lays eggs in the cells of the honeycomb. After a week, larvae emerge from them. The queen feeds the first generation alone. By July, the workers grow up and take care of the nest. The peak number of insects is observed in August-September. At this time, young queens appear and mating with males occurs.

Attention. The lifespan of working individuals is 3-4 weeks, the queen lives for 1 year.

How to destroy a nest during construction

If the insects have just found a place for themselves and are starting to build a home, then at this stage it will be much easier to remove them from the site. The first parts are simply knocked down with a stick and burned.

The other method does not involve close contact. The stick is soaked in ammonia, vinegar or boric acid and placed in the center of the nest. The Hornets stop building it and go in search of a new place.

Hornet's nest.

Hornet danger

These insects resemble wasps in appearance, but are somewhat larger in size and have characteristic brown stripes on their backs. It is worth noting that hornets are more dangerous in a situation where they need to protect their home. If a person is attacked by a swarm, then in most cases, emergency medical attention is required. The fact is that the venom of this insect can cause an acute allergic reaction, accompanied not just by swelling of the bite site, but also by swelling of the internal organs, and in some cases even kidney failure.

Important! 10 hornet stings at a time are enough for an adult to die, let alone a child.

If the queen hornet decided to build her nest near the apiary, then with a high probability we can say that the hive will soon be destroyed. Therefore, beekeepers know that the sooner they get rid of an unpleasant neighborhood, the better. This can be done using various means that hornets are afraid of, as well as proven methods.

Should it be destroyed?

Before getting rid of a hornet nest, you need to weigh the pros and cons. Not everyone knows that representatives of just one family can destroy up to five thousand harmful insects that pose a serious threat to garden crops. The thing is that these hymenoptera use caterpillars, bugs, butterflies and other pests as food. Insect predators attack humans only in exceptional cases, feeling a threat to themselves.

On a note!

However, you don’t have to choose at all if representatives of this species are found in the attic under the roof, in the wall of the house or in the apiary. In this case, the insects are dangerous and can attack the inhabitants of the house, and the bees will not be happy either. A swarm of adults can quickly destroy bee hives in an apiary. Therefore, in such situations, fighting hornets is simply necessary.

What to consider when exterminating hornets?

Before you begin to expel or destroy insects, it is necessary to determine their habitat. Most often, hornets prefer to settle and build their nest in places such as:

• barn;
• lumber room;
• attic;
• barn;
• house walls;
• trees;
• ground (burrows of other insects).

Knowing these habitats, you can choose the optimal method and means that hornets do not like. Usually this is either physical impact or chemical agents that quickly destroy them.

Precautionary measures

It is advisable to begin the fight against dangerous insects at night or early dawn. During this period, their activity decreases somewhat. But it is important to remember that they are still active and, in case of danger, can attack. Therefore, you need to protect yourself with the help of protection measures such as:

• clothing that completely covers legs and arms;
• face brimmed hat;
• respirator (when using chemicals);
• leather or thick rubber gloves.

The most effective means

In places where the use of caustic chemicals is not possible (for example, in the kitchen or attic), it is advisable to use special insecticides. Although the poison will not remove all individuals, it will help to significantly reduce their number. You can make a decoction of fly agaric, buy boric acid or Chlorophos.

The following well-known anti-hornet remedies are also used:

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• Raptor;
• Tetrix;
• Dichlorfox;
• Aktara;
• Sail;
• Karbofos;
• Get.

The product is sprayed at a distance of 4-6 meters from the hive, so it is worth buying a product with a good range of action. It is recommended to direct it into the hole of the nest. Usually it is located at the bottom. The chemical must be used strictly according to the instructions. You should move away immediately after spraying. When you hear the sound of insects, it is better to cover your head and run for cover.

You can check whether the chemical has worked no earlier than after a day. If some of the hornets remain alive, the procedure is repeated. They do this even when the hive is large. After waiting until it is completely empty, you need to remove the hornets' nest by knocking it to the ground and covering it with sand.

Important! When using chemicals, be sure to cover all holes in the hive, except the entrance, so that angry individuals do not get out. Clay is used for this.

Among the latest developments, ultrasound against hornets is popular. It is used in closed spaces. Sound waves, harmless to humans and animals, will scare and drive away insects. In addition, insecticidal lamps are sold, as well as devices that emit electromagnetic waves.

Another effective way to get rid of hornets is to light fly or mosquito repellent strips cut into thin strips near the nest. They should be set on fire in a metal container. Hornets cannot tolerate insecticidal smoke.

How to poison, how to destroy hornets

How to get rid of hornets

There are mainly two main methods used.

Use of chemicals:

• Dichlorvos. Consumers are offered a wide variety of repellents and sprays, for example, Dichlorvos is the most effective and inexpensive. Using Dichlorvos or any other toxic aerosol, you need to inject the poison into the nest and immediately cover the entrance and cracks with clay.

Dichlorvos against wasps and hornets

• Poison. It helps successfully if you spread Colorado potato beetle poison near insect nests. It is necessary to carefully work with toxic drugs so that pets do not have access to them.
• Meat. An effective method used by experienced beekeepers in apiaries is to accustom hornets to meat. To do this, you need to spread pieces of fresh meat with sodium arsenic acid (“Paris greens”).
• Ammonia. Engage in such activities in the spring, at the beginning of the summer season, when only the queen and several adults are in the house. In this case, you can carefully throw the nest into a bucket or tank with a stick and throw in a rag soaked in ammonia.

Selection of physical elimination methods:

• Trap No. 1. To prepare a simple trap with your own hands from PET containers, you need to make a cross-shaped cut at the top of the bottle and bend the edges inward. In this case, the hornets will be able to fly into the trap, but it will be quite difficult to fly out. Place water, beer and sugar as bait in a bottle in a 1:1:1 ratio.
• Trap No. 2. To make a trap, you need to remove the top part of the bottle, unscrew the cap and insert the back side of the top part into the main part. Fill a bottle with sugar, water, beer or sweet jam as bait.

Trap for hornets and wasps

• If the hornets' nest is located away from buildings, residential areas and forests (so as not to cause harm!), you can put a lit torch into the hollow in the evening.
• A simple vacuum cleaner will become a worthy ally in the fight against hornets in the country. Connect 2 suction pipes to the vacuum cleaner. After the equipment is turned on, the hornets will react to a loud sound and fly not towards the person, but towards the vacuum cleaner. The hornets fly up to the device, it is sucked inside, hitting the bends of the tubes, the insects become non-aggressive, lethargic and harmless. Now you can remove insects from the dust collector and get rid of hornets.

How to remove hornets and destroy the nest

The range of products to combat hornets is quite wide. Basically, they involve the destruction of insects, but there are also options for repelling them, preventing the hornets from settling on the site or in the house, forcing them to leave the nest.

Insect-killing chemicals and industrial devices

The use of insecticides is the most effective method of controlling insects. First study the instructions and the manufacturer’s recommended method for destroying them, make sure that everything is clear to you and you can act quickly and clearly. A failed attack will only cause retaliatory aggression from the hornets:

• Medilis-Super. Fenthion-based insectoacaricide, available in ampoules and vials. Used outdoors and in residential areas. The concentrate is diluted with water and poured into a container with a spray bottle. Effective against wasps, hornets (you need to spray the nest), ants, cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes, blood-sucking parasites (adults die). Treatment lasts for 4–6 weeks. The disadvantage is the strong smell; you can’t stay in the room for 3-4 hours after it.

  
  The drug Medilis-Super is available in different volumes, for local treatments and the destruction of hornets over large areas

• Delta Zone. An insecticide effective against any insects with a durable chitinous shell. Safe for the environment, people and animals, odorless, leaves no traces. The solution is sprayed onto the hornets' nest. Microcapsules with poison, after spraying the liquid, gradually open, releasing poison - first the adult individuals die, then those that hatched from the larvae. The product is valid for 8 weeks.

  
  The Delta-Zone drug acts gradually, destroying both existing adult individuals and those that are just hatching from larvae

• Mosquitall. An aerosol based on cypermethrin and bioallethrin, which should be used to spray the nest. The jet flies out under high pressure, the “firing” range is up to 6 m. The pairs begin to act immediately, one treatment is enough to kill all the adults in the nest. The product is not recommended for use in residential areas.

  
  Mosquitall aerosol reduces the risk of getting a hornet sting due to its range

• Argus Garden trap. A device for catching single individuals that simply “fly past” your site. If there are nests on it, it is useless (or you will need a lot of them). Safe for people and the environment. There is bait inside - insects that are attracted to it can no longer get out and die.

  
  To protect a large area from hornets, one Argus Garden trap is not enough

Ultrasonic repellers can also be used. Recently, there have been those that are specifically designed for wasps and hornets. The devices generate sound waves that are inaudible to humans and not of concern to them, and are unpleasant for insects. According to producers, it takes 2-4 weeks for them to leave the site. The effectiveness of the method has not yet been confirmed.

Ultrasonic insect repeller is a compact, affordable device that operates from a wall outlet or on batteries.

Folk remedies for the home and homemade traps on the site

Folk remedies are environmentally friendly, but their effectiveness cannot be guaranteed:

• Chilli. Fresh or dried pods are tied in 3-5 pieces and hung near the hive. The smell of pepper is unpleasant to hornets, but not fatal to them.

  
  Hornets are equally disgusted by both fresh and dried chili peppers.

• Mint, lemon balm, geranium. The pungent odor repels hornets. You can plant them near the house, along the perimeter of the site. If there is a nest, the surrounding area is sprayed daily with alcohol tinctures.

  
  A “fence” of lemon balm around the perimeter of the site will help repel many harmful insects

• Boric acid. Mix a tablespoon of powder with the same volume of honey, place bait near the hive and where you encounter hornets most often. A stronger poison is obtained if a tablespoon of powder and three finely chopped fly agarics are poured into a glass of water and boiled for 2–3 minutes. Strain the liquid and add it to honey or minced meat.

  
  Gardeners often use boric acid for other purposes - it has a positive effect in the fight against hornets and ants

Homemade traps are no less effective than store-bought ones. A plastic bottle (1.5–2 liters) is cut in half crosswise and both parts are inserted into each other, turning the top neck down and greasing the inside with Vaseline and vegetable oil. Bait (honey, beer, jam, juice and pulp of fruits and berries) is poured into the container. The aroma attracts insects, they get inside, but they can’t get out. Every 2-3 days the bait needs to be changed. To enhance the effect, you can mix it with poison (Karbofos, Aktara).

A homemade hornet trap performs its function just as well as a store-bought one

Video: do-it-yourself hornet trap in the country

Other physical methods of controlling hornets must be assessed for safety in the home if the nest is located indoors. You only need to start killing insects at night, when they are less active:

• Generously fill the nest with boiling water, alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, bleach, vinegar and immediately wrap it with thick film or secure a thick bag made of reinforced polyethylene (like sugar bags or construction waste bags) on the nest. The insects will get poisoned and die. The method is suitable if the nest is located quite conveniently. so that you can perform all these manipulations clearly and quickly.
• Pour any flammable liquid over it and immediately set it on fire from as far away as possible, using a wick, some kind of torch or blowtorch. The method is very dangerous, do not take risks without experience!
• Seal all holes in the socket with foam. Of course, in order to cope with this in less than a minute, before the hornets notice you, you need to select a cylinder of suitable power and study exactly where the entrances to the nest are.
• The most adequate, but long way. Wait until winter (the insects will hibernate), carefully remove the nest, immerse it in water or seal it in plastic wrap.

Video: destroying a hornet nest in the attic under the roof

How professionals destroy hornet nests

This method provides results after one treatment. Its main disadvantage is its high price. Firms with a solid reputation must enter into a written agreement with the client and provide a guarantee. The specialist acts like this:

1. Visits the premises, inspects it, gives the necessary instructions for preparation (put away food, hygiene items, personal belongings, carry out wet cleaning).
2. Talks about time. During treatment and for several hours after it, there should be no people or pets in the room.
3. The treatment itself is carried out - the working solution is prepared right there. Not only the nest is treated, but also all rooms. After about an hour, the insects die, the nest is removed and disposed of.
4. Ventilates the room well and carries out repeated wet cleaning.

Specialists can be called to treat the entire plot, house, individual residential and non-residential premises against hornets

Video: different ways to fight hornets

Device of traps

A hornet trap will help rid your area of ​​unwanted “neighbors.” Such structures can be installed in gardens or apiaries, even if there are no wasp nests there yet. Scout insects will fall into the traps. They will no longer share information about the new “grain place” with their relatives.

Sugar syrup, compotes or a honey solution are sometimes used as bait, but bees often fall into such traps. To prevent their death, it is better to prepare bait from fermented compote or jam. To attract hornets and wasps, you can use beer and mash. These insects readily flock to the smell of alcohol, and bees “disdain” it.

We must not forget about the “child love” of wasps. If there is meat in the trap, insects, which are constantly in search of food for the larvae, will definitely fall into it. There is also an effective drug for killing wasps - Otos. Saturated with fragrances and insecticides, it attracts predatory insects into the trap. Otos is not dangerous for bees: they are indifferent to the bait.

Trap with meat bait

How to remove hornets and wasps using a meat bait trap? The procedure is simple:

1. A film container or similar smooth cylinder is glued to the bottom of the plastic bottle.
2. Soapy water is poured into the container so that it does not reach about 4 cm from the top of the container. If the water level in the bottle is higher, the hornet will be able to get out of it. The soap solution must be made from laundry soap so that the liquid has no odor. An insect is more likely to drown in a soapy solution because its surface tension is weaker than that of clean water.
3. Pieces of meat or fish are placed on the cylinder cover. Only fresh food should be used as bait: the wasp is not interested in rotten meat.

You need to drill several holes in the bottle. The smell of meat will spread throughout the area much faster. The wasp that flies to it will grab a larger piece. Overloaded, it will not be able to take off and will definitely fall into the water.

Traps with sweet bait

A “sweet” trap against hornets is made from plastic bottles with a capacity of 1.5-2 liters:

• cut off the cone from the container and unscrew the plug;
• a little bait is poured into the bottle;
• the inverted conical part is inserted into the cylinder.

The trap can be attached to the trunk with tape (in this case, the wind will not be able to overturn the lightweight container) or suspended from the branches using wire.

Insects, attracted by the smell of the bait, climb into the funnel. They will no longer be able to fly out of the trap: taking off or crawling along its walls, the hornets will hit the walls of the cone. To make the bait lethal to wasps, a little borax or boric acid is mixed into it.

It is better to use transparent containers to make traps. The insects inside them become disoriented, and the hornets outside are more willing to climb into the bottle if they see their relatives there.

You can make a slightly different design from plastic containers:

• a cone is cut from one of the bottles (0.33; 0.5; 1 or 1.5 l);
• in the body of the other, a cut is made with a cross;
• the cone without a lid is inserted into the cut with its narrow part.

Wasps will crawl into a kind of entrance. The lid from the neck of the trap is not removed. It is unscrewed only before filling the container with bait. Hornets trapped in a bottle will not be able to get out through the entrance: they will try to get out of the container only through the top. A larger container can be equipped with 2-3 tapholes. They, in addition to everything else, will help spread the smell of the bait faster. The entrances can be cut from dark plastic.

Another type of trap is a bottle closed with a cork with holes in the body drilled with a drill with a cross-section of no more than 8 mm. The hornet can climb into the container, but it will not be able to get out of it.

Traps are placed in close proximity to fruit crops.

The benefits and harms of hornets

The hornet eats a bee.

Hornets destroy many insects that can harm plants and trees. They feed on flies, locusts, aphids, psyllids, and ticks. Thus, with the help of hornets it is possible to preserve the harvest.

However, along with this, giant wasps feed on fruits and berries. They are also capable of destroying an apiary and eating honey. Hornet venom is toxic and can cause an allergic reaction.

Insect bites are dangerous. In this regard, their proximity to them causes concern.

Neutralization and destruction of nests

To ensure you get rid of pests, destroy the nest. To find it, it is enough to follow the flight of insects, and then, depending on the location, choose the optimal method of destruction.

Sealing the nest

To destroy the hornets' home, use polyurethane foam. At night, when pests are less active, treat the hive with a sealing compound, thoroughly filling all cracks and holes. The lack of oxygen and the ability to fly out for food will lead to the extinction of all individuals.

To destroy the nest and its inhabitants, seal the evidence. This can be done with polyurethane foam or other sealing compound.

Pouring water

To flood the nest, prepare a bucket filled with water. For maximum effect, add an insecticide designed for wasps and hornets to the liquid. Place a bucket under the nest and gently lower it into the water. The liquid will fill the honeycombs and the insects will not be able to get out of their house, which will lead to their death.

Burning out with fire

Fire will help get rid of a pest nest located in an open area. Douse the home with a flammable mixture (gasoline) and set it on fire. During the operation, make sure that the flame does not spread to trees, dry grass or outbuildings, otherwise you will have to fight not only pests, but also the fire.

Smoke bomb

A smoke bomb (Mukhoyar, FAS, HELP, etc.) will help destroy the nest. The application procedure is as follows:

1. Insulate the room and seal all cracks so that insects cannot escape.
2. Make sure that there are no children, pets, or food near the treatment area.
3. Activate the smoke bomb according to the instructions.
4. Clean the room.

Smoke bombs will help control pests. Before use, carefully read the instructions and take the recommended safety measures

Traps and bait

Traps with bait will help get rid of single insects remaining after the destruction of the nest. You can make them yourself using available tools and materials. Spoiled fish, a mixture of honey and beer, and fermented fruit syrup are used as bait.

The simplest trap option is sticky tape, which is used to catch flies and cockroaches. You can do it yourself:

1. Cut out small strips of thick cardboard.
2. Apply a generous layer of honey or fruit syrup. This will serve as both bait and a trap for insects to stick to.
3. Place bait in areas where hornets frequently appear.
4. Replace traps periodically and burn old ones.

Homemade traps with bait located in places where insects are active will help you catch single pests.

You can make other traps with your own hands:

• put the bait in a glass jar and close it with a lid with a hole in the shape of a cross and the edges of the cut curved inward;
• Cut off the top of a plastic bottle (1/3) and insert it back with the neck down. Fill the bottom reservoir with bait and place the trap in a visible place;
• Pour the fermented fruit syrup into a large container (bucket) and leave it near the pest habitat.

Preventing the appearance of hornets on the site and in the house

After exterminating hornets in your home or area, take the recommended preventive measures to prevent the insects from appearing again:

• carefully treat the place where the nest was located with poisons or at least ordinary vinegar, place repellent herbs or an artificial nest there;
• place traps on the territory where single insects and queens will fall, which will prevent the construction of a nest in this territory;
• inspect the house and area for places suitable for nesting hornets, seal cracks and holes;
• Throw out garbage and food from pets' bowls in a timely manner - the lack of protein food will make the area less attractive to pests.

In the spring, check all potentially dangerous places on the site where pests can establish nests. Destroy hives in the initial stages of formation, before new insects hatch

The hornets that have settled in the neighborhood cause fear and pose a threat to people. To protect yourself and clear the area of ​​pests, exterminate the insects and destroy the nest. You can do this yourself using mechanical methods, chemical or folk remedies, as well as through special services. After getting rid of the hornets, take preventive measures to avoid the problem from recurring.

How to get rid of hornets in the country

It is necessary to deal with hornet wasps in a country house competently, because some species are rare and can completely disappear with an unprofessional approach.

There are 2 main methods to eliminate annoying hornets:

• Remove the nest from the room.
• Destroy individuals.

To get rid of an insect nest, you need to find where it is located. If the fight will be carried out directly with adult hornets, it is necessary to select the most effective chemical agent or physical method of elimination.

Be sure to protect yourself with personal protective equipment:

• Mosquito net.
• Thick clothing that covers your arms, face, and neck.
• Gloves.
• Protective glasses.

Important! For effective control (if you choose a chemical method of destruction), it is necessary to select a wasp repellent, because Hornets are the largest representatives of this particular genus.

Prevention of occurrence

Insects often return to their chosen place. To eliminate this possibility, it is advisable to take the following measures:

• If the nest was attached to a tree branch, it must be cut down.
• If the hive was in the wall of a wooden house, it must be treated with a layer of colorless paint.
• It is advisable to seal all holes in which insects can settle with a waterproof sealant. It is better to cover the ventilation holes with a metal mesh with holes of at least 3 centimeters.
• In the spring, you should check the area to see if nests have appeared on them. It is easiest to get rid of small hives as long as they are no larger than the size of a tennis ball. Then they are eliminated by directing water under pressure at them.
• The attic should be inspected regularly. They leave the hive in winter and return in spring. Having discovered a nest, it must be destroyed and the location treated with kerosene or insect repellent.
• You should not store fruits or vegetables, protein foods, or drinks in the house for a long time. You need to make sure that no puddles form in the area.
• It is better not to leave food and drink for pets outside - they attract insects.
• To scare away hornets, you can buy a special dummy nest. Insects do not settle next to their relatives, so they will bypass the swarm.
• It is necessary to ensure that garbage containers are clean and tightly closed.

Although hornets are harmless, they can attack under certain conditions. Their bite can cause allergies and even anaphylactic shock. By taking an integrated approach, getting rid of uninvited guests will not be difficult.

Which product helps best in the fight against hornets?

How to get rid of hornets under the roof of a house

Among modern means of combating annoying insects, the most effective are the following chemicals:

• Dichlorvos is the most inexpensive and widely available remedy used to combat almost all insects.
• Aerosol “Dr. Klaus" is developed based on a component that paralyzes insects. To get rid of hornets in your country house, you need to spray a toxic aerosol over the nest (about 10-15 seconds). It is important to do the job using personal protective equipment. To be sure to destroy hornets in the country, the procedure can be repeated.
• “Get” capsules for getting rid of wasps, hornets, and gadflies. It is necessary to dissolve the drug in running warm water and treat the nest with the resulting mixture. The exterminator has a fairly rapid effect, and 1 poisoned individual can transmit the poison to another 8-10 hornets from the hive.

Dichlorvos is the most inexpensive and widely available remedy

• The effective drug "Taran" is designed to combat any insects. To do this, it must be diluted in water and treated with nests and places where there are large concentrations of hornets. The effectiveness of the drug lasts at least 2-3 months.
• Moskitol aerosol allows you to get rid of hornets in your country house, working at a safe distance. The advantage is that you can spray the spray from 5-6 meters. The drug immobilizes insects, after treatment they stop flying and can be crushed.
• There are many high-quality traps on sale, which are mechanical means of killing hornets and other flying insects. Compared to aerosols, the efficiency of mechanical traps is somewhat lower, but during operation you will not have to spray a toxic substance.

Destruction of insect nests using an ordinary bag

There is another effective way to instantly get rid of a nest of insects. If the hive has a spherical shape, or the nest itself hangs under the ceiling, attached to it with visible legs, then you can try to destroy wasps or hornets using a plastic bag and liquid insect poison. The bag must be carefully but sharply pulled onto the nest, immediately cutting off the legs at the point of their attachment, and securely tie the neck of the bag. To speed up the process, you can add an insecticide to the nest, for example, “Karbofos” or “Get”, but even without poison, the insects will die in the bag after 2-3 hours.

If the insect nest itself has a complex shape or is located in such a way that it is impossible to tear it off, then you need to quickly tighten the bag and carefully glue its neck to the surface or ceiling with tape. In this situation, it is still recommended to resort to the use of liquid insecticides against insects to speed up the process. It is worth remembering that hornets, unlike wasps, have very strong jaws, so you should only use a thick bag. When all the insects are dead, you can remove the entire structure by cutting off the entire nest.

Drugs

Let's find out what chemicals will help destroy hornets.

"Karbofos"

This insecticide comes in powder or liquid form in canisters. Advantages: efficiency and cost-effectiveness (inexpensive). Valid for 3–4 weeks. Belongs to hazard class 3 (moderately dangerous). The powder is diluted in water according to the instructions, dissolving 10 g of the chemical in a liter of water (a different concentration can be used to combat other types of insects). Then the nest is sprayed at a distance of 3–4 m. “Karbofos” has a paralytic effect on the insect, which gradually leads to the death of the hornet.

"Tetrix"

A professional product that is practically never used privately. The insecticide produced in Holland is used by deratization or sanitary-epidemiological control services.

Chlorpyrifos

This is the basis of widely available chemical control agents against stinging insects, including:

• "Get";
• "Dursban";
• "Forsban";
• "Argan";
• "Xulat."

The specifics of using each drug must be studied before using it by reading the attached instructions.

Medilis-CIPER

For the most functional broad-spectrum effect on such insects, the Russian drug “Medilis-CIPER”, which is a professional insecticide, is very suitable. Features include:

• Produced in the form of a concentrate .
• The effective base substance is cypermethrin (25%).
• Blend for release on the market - bottles of 50, 500 ml. and 5 l.
• In terms of danger, the substance is rated with average scores - class III .
• The concentrate is good for 5 years from the date of factory release.
• The average price for 500 ml is 1534 rubles .

In order to kill hornets along with their nest, you need to make a solution , which is then simply sprayed through a garden spray bottle. The dosage should be observed in the proportion of 4 ml per 996 ml (almost 1 liter of water). Treatment should be carried out through a sprayer with a long boom with a spray nozzle.

Medilis-Super

Another drug with universal effects is also “Medilis”, but only of the “Super” group. Product characteristics include the following parameters:

• Released in the form of a concentrate .
• The active substance is fenthion (24%).
• The product is blended in the form of:
• ampoules (glass capsules) with a volume of 1.2 ml;
• plastic bottles – 10-250 ml;
• containers made of durable polymers - 0.5-20 l.
• The substance can be used for 5 years from the date of release from the factory.
• According to the safety class for human and animal health, the product is in the low-hazard group (class 3) .
• The average cost for a 500 ml bottle is 1,500 rubles .
• For processing, use the same dosage when preparing the suspension as in the previous preparation of the Medilis-ZIPER solution.

Masterlak

Among the professional insecticides produced abroad (European) we can highlight “Masterlak” from Spain . Product characteristics are the following:

• Available in liquid .
• The main ingredients are alpha-cypermethrin (0.03%) and chlorpyrifos (5%).
• Bottles or canisters on the market are available in volumes of 1.5 or 25 cubic meters.
• Safety is average, corresponding to class III .
• After treating the nest and the insects themselves, the substance continues to act in an active state for about:

• 2 months (for surfaces with poor absorption);
• about a month, one and a half with an absorbent surface.
• Valid for five years from the date of production.
• Price 2500 rub. per liter

At consumption, a dosage rate of 50 cm3 is applied. per 1 sq.m. Treatment should be carried out with a ready-made solution, located in a canister or container, until the surface is completely wet.

BROS

A specialized product as a technology that allows you to destroy only wasps and hornets of the Polish production "BROS" acts specifically on specific types of groups of stinging insects. Main characteristics of the drug:

• Production form: spray, aerosol .
• The active substances in the liquid inside the balloon are cypermethrin (0.4%), tetramethrin (0.17%), permethrin (0.17%) and hypernyl butocrid (1.35%), as well as carbon monoxide (2.8%) .
• Low-risk in terms of toxicity to human and animal health ( Class IV ).
• Suitable for use for 3 years from the date of issue .
• After treatment, the toxic effect for insects will still persist for 3-4 days , due to which they will be completely destroyed.
• The average price of a can is 300 rubles . on sale

The product is convenient because it does not need to be prepared individually, and also because its jet length reaches up to 5 meters. This is especially important when treating nests of stinging insects, when it is undesirable to approach them .

Karbofos

For most professionals, the very familiar powdered drug “Karbofos” is considered one of the most effective. In addition, the drug is quite economical and beneficial. The characteristics include the following parameters of the product:

• Form of production - powder .
• The active substance is malathion (related to organophosphorus compounds).
• Blend – bags weighing 60 g.
• After treatment, the drug remains active for another 3-4 weeks .
• According to the hazard class, the drug is in the moderately dangerous (Class III).
• The average cost of the powder is 60-80 rubles.

hits an insect, it first paralyzes it and then gradually leads to death. The powder is diluted in water, and then this solution is sprayed at a sufficient distance (3-4 m) from the nest, the source of the problem. The proportion for preparing the suspension is as follows: dilute 10 grams per 1 liter of water. powder _ If you use a dosage of 4-5 grams, then this dose is most likely not for winged stingers, but for bedbugs and other parasites.

Dichlorvos

A well-known and long-used insecticide. Quite effective and also inexpensive.

Dichlorvos

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The aerosol contains poison that paralyzes insects. Thanks to the spraying of the product, the hornets lose the ability to fly and generally move. It is necessary to spray the nest with a jet of product (12-15 seconds of spraying is enough). It is important that both windows and doors are closed during the procedure. This material will tell you how to get rid of burdock on your property.

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If the initial treatment does not lead to the complete death of the hornets, it will soon need to be repeated.

Mosquitol

This aerosol is good because it allows you to kill hornets at a safe distance: it is effective even when sprayed from six meters. The product paralyzes insects, which after treatment lose the ability to move.

Mosquitol

Insect control methods

There are many different ways that work differently. Some act quickly, others take several weeks. But if you decide to get rid of pests completely, it's important to consider them all. You can choose them, regardless of whether they fly to you from your neighbors or have made a nest in the attic. There will be three active methods in your arsenal:

1. Complete elimination of the nest.
2. Using traps.
3. Poisonous baits.

One of the fastest ways is to eliminate the root, that is, the nest. But this is not the safest way. You can bring it to life when it is on your territory, you have found it and you can get to it. In the case when pests fly to you, or their home cannot be reached, you need to resort to lengthy methods - poison and trap.

How to get rid of a hornet nest?

The nests of these insects look like large bumps, which are often found under the roof of a house or in the attic. At first glance, they seem to be made of clay, but in fact it is a dense, durable material, similar to paper, which the hornets produce themselves by processing wood.

Did you know? Hornets do not like suburban areas planted with mint, geranium and lemon balm - their minty aroma repels insects.

There are many ways to remove hornets that have taken a fancy to a residential building or attic and pose a threat to humans. First you need to discover their habitat by following their route. Next, take either physical methods of influence or the chemical methods described above.

You can also use the services of special organizations. The fight against these insects must occur quickly and harmoniously, in compliance with safety measures. Hornets secrete special substances, enzymes, that transmit a signal to their relatives about danger, which can provoke an aggressive and massive attack on a person and cause severe harm to his health.

We recommend that you learn about the characteristics of hornets.

Physical methods of struggle

Based on the cravings of these insects for sweets and the characteristics of their behavior, the following measures can be taken to combat them:

1. Set up sweet bait. It is recommended to fight in this way with the detection of the first individuals; as a rule, they are female and bear offspring in early April. To do this, cut a plastic bottle into two parts and fill it with sweet fermented syrup, the smell of which will attract insects and will no longer be able to leave the bait.
2. A pole or net that is used to pick up the nest and place it in a bag, and then destroy it .
3. Small nests are removed with a vacuum cleaner. The dust bag is then burned.
4. Fill the hornets' honeycombs with polyurethane foam, which will block all exits from the nest.
5. You can blow out all the holes in the nest with foam from a fire extinguisher. After this treatment, the hive is knocked down and destroyed.
6. Flood the nest. To do this, it is immersed in a bucket of hot water. It is also diluted with insecticide, vinegar, and gasoline or kerosene or other aggressive liquid is added. Gradually the nest fills and becomes saturated with moisture, and the insects die.
7. Pour liquid poison into the nest and seal the exits with putty or tape.
8. In an open space, the nest can be sprayed with gasoline and set on fire .
9. Hang red chili peppers, the smell of which will drive the hornets away from the area.

If a nest is found under the roof, in order not to damage the living space, it is recommended to house the hornets:

1. Remove in winter or early spring, when only the queen is present, which does not pose any particular danger. All remnants of the nest must be carefully removed and disposed of.
2. Smoke out insects by lighting special insecticidal plates and causing them to smolder. In this case, it is better for people to leave the premises so as not to get poisoned. The death of a family may not occur immediately, so the procedure may have to be repeated several times.

Preventative work is carried out in winter:

• repair and seal cracks in the roof;
• fill the cracks in the roof and attic with polyurethane foam;
• install ultrasound to repel unwanted insects;
• regularly inspect the roof and attic to exclude even a small nest of insects.

Important! If the hornets manage to escape while fighting their nest, they will behave aggressively - so it is necessary to immediately take refuge in a safe place.

Calling the relevant services

Professional assistance is provided by special sanitary and epidemiological services or organizations providing deratization services (the use of comprehensive measures to exterminate rodents and insects).

• Turning to specialists has a number of advantages:
• High-quality processing carried out by specialists, taking into account the specifics of the location, scale of the nest and room.
• Saving time, since professional removal will take several hours, there will be no need to wait until winter or collect hornets for bait for a long time.

Derat control specialists can use:

• professional insecticides, gassing nests;
• hot and cold fog to kill hornets;
• pheromone traps that attract adults.

Preparing to expel hornets

The best time of year to breed hornets and wasps is winter. Then only the queen and the new generation remain active, which do not pose a danger. It is advisable to begin exterminating hornets at night or in the evening, when the individuals are sleeping. Most insects return to the nest a couple of hours after sunset. The exception is European hornets, which are also awake at night. They can be distinguished by their special red-brown coloring of the head and sternum.

Experts advise thinking about exterminating hornets only when they pose a danger to honey bees or people. The best place to start removing insects is by finding their nest. If they constantly catch your eye, it means their home is somewhere close. Hornets love shade, places that are difficult for animals and people to reach. They can live in a barn, on a balcony, or in a tree.

Finding a hornet nest will be more difficult if the area is located near an apiary. Insects can fly there from a great distance. In this case, use cunning. They catch one hornet with a tennis racket, put on gloves to avoid being stung, and carefully tie a red thread to it. Having released the individual, it will be easy to track where it is flying.

Hornets can settle in different places, and they cannot always be quickly detected

Another way to find out where the hive is is to lure insects with food. They will definitely want to take the prey home, so when the individuals fly away, you need to go after them. Having discovered a nest, it is advisable to mark it with something light so that it can be seen in the dark.

To protect yourself during removal, you must wear a suit, mask and gloves. Your best bet is to borrow a beekeeper suit. To prevent individuals from crawling under clothing, the sleeves must be glued to the gloves with tape, as well as the legs of the pants and boots. There should be a first aid kit nearby with painkillers and antihistamines, since even special clothing does not completely protect against bites.

Since hornets do not distinguish the color red well, when approaching the nest at night, you can put red cellophane on a lantern. This way the insects won't wake up.

Precautionary measures

When planning to hatch hornets, you must remember that the insects, sensing a threat, will become aggressive and will defend the nest to the last. Therefore, it is necessary to take precautions:

• wear a special protective suit (if this is not available, then clothing made of thick fabric that covers the body as much as possible), a headdress with a net to protect the face, gloves;
• It is better to act in the late evening or at night, when insects are least active;
• when approaching the nest, you must behave quietly, do not turn on a bright light;
• prepare in advance everything that may be useful for providing first aid in case of a hornet bite;
• in the event of a hornet attack, do not panic, do not run, do not wave your arms, and move 8–10 m away from the nest without sudden movements.

Regardless of which method is chosen, you must act quickly and confidently.

Stinging insect repellents

The fight against the winged threat is carried out by mechanical and chemical means. If the home is built on the street, fire will help get rid of it. The material of the honeycomb is similar to paper, so after spraying with kerosene it lights up well. This method is suitable for killing insects that have settled in a hole. The colony in a hollow tree is covered with a potent insecticide and covered with putty.

Factory developments against wasps and hornets

Mechanical methods of dealing with dangerous neighbors include traps. Among the popular models:

Argus Garden - a simple design suspended close to the nest. First, fruit juice with honey or beer is poured into it. The principle of catching insects is simple - they climb behind the bait, but cannot get out. The product is cheap, so after filling you can buy a new trap.

Advice. After 1-2 days, it is worth checking the number of hornets in the trap; if there are very few of them, then the place was not chosen well. It is worth re-hanging the structure.

The Wasp Trap SWISSINNO is offered with bait included. To activate the structure, open the glass and pour the bait powder into the container. Then water is poured to the marked level. Just shake the liquid and the trap is ready for use. Water evaporates over time, so you will have to add new water.

Mukhoyar is a hornet trap that is very easy to make. You will need a 2 liter plastic bottle. Sweet compote, syrup or juice is poured into it (Fig. 1). On the side of the container, mark with a cross the area where the plastic insert will be located. The wall is cut along the lines (Fig. 2). The trap is removed from the package and inserted into the prepared hole (Fig. 3). Cuts are made on the back of the bottle for better distribution of the smell (Fig. 4).

Homemade traps

Ready-made insect traps work effectively, but there is no reason to pay for a container specially manufactured at the factory. It can be easily replaced with a glass jar or plastic bottle. A DIY hornet trap works on the same principle - bait and inability to get out. To make it, you do not need professional skills and tools.

You will need a transparent plastic bottle with a volume of 1,5,2 or 5 liters. Dividing its height into three parts, cut off the upper third with the neck using a stationery knife or scissors. By lowering the cut part inside the container, we get an effective trap. In order for wasps and hornets to fly inside, you will need sweet, slightly fermented bait. What to pour:

• fruit juice;
• sweetened beer;
• syrup with honey;
• soft raspberries.

Attracted by the aroma, small and large wasps crawl into the hole in the funnel, but none can fly out of it. They remain trapped until they die. For a large area, one bottle is not enough; you need to make and place 6-7 traps around the area. The container can be a glass jar with a screw-on lid, in which a hole is cut and the edges are bent inward. To attract wasps, use standard bait.

Advice. Holes are made in the bottles and a cord is threaded to hang on the tree. You can simply place them on the ground. If there are a large number of insects on the site, it is recommended to take a 5 liter container, then you will not have to empty the trap often.

To ensure that the caught insects die, insecticides are added to the bait:

• Karbofos is a broad-spectrum organophosphorus compound. A highly toxic substance is used to kill harmful insects.
• Delta zone - the drug kills wasps 2-4 days after ingestion.
• Aktara is an insecticide with the active ingredient thiamethoxam. Affects the nervous system of insects.

It is dangerous to clear traps of live hornets; at such a moment they can sting. Insects killed by toxins are safely removed from the full trap and then used again. Traps slowly, gradually reduce the number of dangerous neighbors. They can be hung in the area before leaving, and full bottles can be cleaned when you return.

Apiary protection

A person and a hornet can exist peacefully only if their homes are located at a great distance from each other. If we talk about the proximity of hornets and bees, then this option is a priori not possible, since the first of them love honey and bees as a delicacy.

They catch bees when they are near the hive or when flying out to collect nectar. Insects carry such prey to the nest to feed to the larvae and the queen. In the case of a large number of insects, the apiary suffers greatly - one individual can kill 30 bees at a time. If large wasps have appeared on the site, then you need to remove or drive them out as quickly as possible.

Methods of dealing with individual hornets

Most often in the spring, when insects reproduce most actively, summer residents encounter individual individuals that are not so easy to kill. In turn, they can cause harm to health, destroy honey bees and begin to build a nest, attracting winged brothers.

Note! It is most productive to carry out work to expel Hymenoptera in the dark. Despite the fact that they hardly sleep, their reaction slows down in the evening and at night

This allows you to get closer to the enemy more quietly.

They begin the “war” by preparing uniforms, which should consist of:

• overalls or suit made of strong, dense fabric that covers the entire body;
• durable gloves without holes (the ends of the gloves are tucked inside the sleeves or tied with rope to eliminate holes into which insects can get in);
• protective mask on the face and head (also making sure the seal is tight).

Hornet traps

The most inexpensive and safest method to exterminate hornets and remove all traces of their presence in the house is to create a trap with your own hands. To prepare it they use: honey, beer and dark plastic bottles. If beetles bother you often, make several of these traps and hang them throughout the area. Most often they are placed under a canopy to prevent rainwater from getting into them, as this makes the bait less effective.

Important! It is prohibited to use this method if there is an apiary next to the site. Honeybees are also attracted to this smell and can kill quite a large number of hard workers.

The bottle is cut parallel to the bottom, dividing in half or 1/3. Beer and honey are added to the lower part, stirred thoroughly until smooth, and the upper part is inserted upside down and secured. The hornet will not be able to get out of such a trap.

You should start fighting hornets only as a last resort - if they threaten your health or appear in large flocks. They help summer residents and gardeners fight pests, and in some countries they are even listed in the Red Book. Sometimes the best option may be routine preventative work in possible places where insects appear.

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Control measures

Hornets on a site can be combated in two ways: either by destroying individual individuals, or by radically eliminating the entire nest at once. The second method, which is understandable, is more effective, since it allows you to get rid of the problem in principle. Let's find out how to completely remove hornets from the area.

Destroying a nest

This is a radical way to get rid of insects: it is, of course, dangerous, however, there is no more effective way to think about it. You should not postpone the destruction of the nest for an indefinite period - the hornets do not waste time, and make their home more and more massive every day, multiplying the colony in mathematical progression.

The best option is to remove the nest at its initial stage of formation. However, to do this you will have to show all your powers of observation and trace the direction of flight of the insects. The easiest one to follow is the female - she has significant dimensions (about 3.5 cm), so she is usually clearly visible. It will also be useful for you to learn about how protection against slugs occurs in the garden.

Video of the destruction of a hornets nest:

The destruction of the nest occurs by burning it. Don't forget to put on protective clothing, gloves and a mask first to avoid being bitten by insects. The nest must be knocked down from the wall where it is attached and set on fire.

Packaging in cellophane

This is also one of the radical methods of combating hornets. To implement it, the first thing you need to do is protect yourself properly. To do this, you need to cover all bare areas of the body, including the head, with thick clothing. You can protect your eyes with ski or carpenter's goggles, and wear gloves on your hands. We will need a thick bag made of durable cellophane: thin bags in which products are wrapped in the store will not work

It is important that the bag does not tear and can withstand aggressive insects flying inside it

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Important: the entire operation must be carried out clearly, quickly, without wasting time. The hornets will go berserk, so you need to destroy them in a short time before they fly away

If the package suddenly breaks, it is better not to engage in a fight, but to immediately run and hide before the hornets cause you harm.

Water with kerosene

This method involves drowning the nest in water mixed with aggressive toxic ingredients: kerosene, vinegar, bleach.

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Water is poured into the prepared container, then aggressive substances are added: kerosene, vinegar, gasoline, bleach, etc.

It is important to place the basin (bucket) directly under the nest: if it is high, you will need a stepladder. The nest must be knocked into a container and kept there so that it is completely under water

After several hours of soaking, the hornets' home will be completely destroyed.

What to do if a hornet flew into your house

Ants with wings in the house - how to get rid of them

Sometimes hornets fly into the apartment. They may be lured into rooms by the aroma of fruits, vegetables or sweets. The insect will no longer be able to get out into the wild on its own. You should not try to drive away the insect by making sharp waves of your arms, as such behavior can be regarded as an attack.

To catch one hornet, you need a glass jar. The insect is carefully covered with the container, after which the lid is screwed on. They release the “prisoner” already on the street. If you don't have a can, you can use a matchbox or fabric work gloves.

If hornets have become frequent guests in the rooms of an apartment or house, you need to look for their nest. Often, they settle in attics, under the roofs of sheds, sheds or in trees. If the hornets' place of residence is located in an accessible place, it must be destroyed.

Hornets nest

The danger of giant wasps

Despite all the fears, the hornet is a peace-loving insect; they bite only when necessary to protect themselves and their own nest. Those who approach their home at a distance of less than two or three meters are perceived as aggressors and are attacked with stings by the guards.

When bitten, poison is injected, the composition of which includes toxins - they cause severe pain and allergies in the body. They are especially dangerous for the immune system of children.

Note that the consequences of a bite can be different - it all depends on how much poison was injected, as well as the characteristics of the human body. Everything can be done with the usual swelling and pain, some experience anaphylactic shock, and there have been cases of death.

What do hornets look like and why are they dangerous?

Externally, hornets are very similar to ordinary wasps, but they are very easy to distinguish by their large size. This insect can be described as follows:

1. The body length depends on the specific subspecies, but the most common individuals are 3-5 cm, and their wingspan can be up to 7 cm.
2. The body is striped and has a yellow-black color characteristic of this species.
3. The abdominal cavity is most often dark brown.
4. The head grows into the chest, this area is black.

These insects can pose a serious danger because their bites have the following features:

1. Instant manifestation of an extremely acute allergic reaction and inflammatory processes, since the venom contains a large number of different substances and is close in composition to the venom of a rattlesnake.
2. The hornet does not die after being bitten and is able to sting its target several more times.
3. The bites are painful. According to various studies, only certain varieties of exotic ants are capable of stinging more painfully.
4. Single individuals are capable of transmitting signals to their relatives at a distance, so in case of death or danger, help may arrive, and a person tolerates a large number of bites extremely poorly.
5. People with various diseases have a hard time with bites, since they can negatively affect cardiac or respiratory activity, as well as many systems of the human body.
6. If a child is bitten, internal organs may be damaged.

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What you need to know about hornets

If we talk about hornets in relation to humans, they are quite peaceful and show aggression in rare cases. If there is no nest nearby, which they constantly defend, then they will not attack a person. In addition, they are more likely to flee from a person who wants to kill an insect. In other words, they do not attack just like that, only if there is a threat to them and their offspring they can attack for protection.

Regarding the fight against them, it should be started only when there is a real threat to humans. Also in cases where they have settled near an apiary and attack honey bees. In fact, they can cause great harm to apiaries, as they attack beehives and kill bees in order to get valuable honey.

If you notice several hornets that appear on the site from time to time, you should not sound the alarm and resort to control methods. In such numbers they do not pose any threat; on the contrary, they will be beneficial. After all, they fly to the site for food, and in the process of searching for food, they destroy agricultural pests that harm crops.

But it also happens that they settle right on the site, building nests in outbuildings. Such a neighborhood will not bring anything good, so you need to take measures that will allow you to remove the hornets, but all actions must be safe so as not to harm your health.

Locating the Nest

Regardless of the chosen method of destroying hornets, the first priority is to find their nest.

In some cases, this process does not take a significant amount of time or effort, and the nest can be found somewhere near the site, for example, in trees or in utility rooms; it is simply impossible not to notice it.

However, situations arise when the hornets’ home is securely hidden, and it is not possible to monitor where they are flying; in this case, you can use the old and proven method of determining the location of the nest:

Track down one of the hornets and knock him down with a tennis racket, but it is important not to kill him, but only to stun him

At the same time, care must be taken so that his relatives do not consider this a manifestation of aggression and go into an active attack.

Wear a thick leather or rubber glove on your hand to prevent the possibility of a dangerous bite.

Take a long colored ribbon or thread and tie it around the stunned insect.

Wait for the moment when the hornet comes to its senses. After that, it will go directly to the nest, and, thanks to the noticeable tape, you can easily track the trajectory of its flight. First, you can try to wander around and try to locate the nest visually

First, you can try to wander around the area and try to locate the nest visually.

It is recommended to pay attention to the following places that these insects often choose to build their homes:

1. Trees, especially if they have spreading branches that reliably hide the nest from prying eyes.
2. Old stumps.
3. Attics, sheds and various utility rooms, where people look extremely rarely and do not disturb these inhabitants.
4. Under the roof of residential buildings.
5. In holes dug in the ground. At the same time, the hornets themselves actually never create tunnels on their own; they use those that were made by other types of insects or underground animals.

Hornet - let's get to know each other better

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, fight at least a hundred times, there will be no danger; if you know yourself, but don’t know him, you will win once, another time you will be defeated; If you don’t know yourself or him, every time you fight you will be defeated.” (Sun Tzu)

In other words: “You can’t win without having all the information”! But you decided to declare a real war on the hornets that have settled on your site, and therefore you simply must get to know your enemy better. So get acquainted:

Vespa or hornet is the largest representative of the family of true wasps. It reaches a record five and a half centimeters in length and creates huge, up to ten tiers, “paper” nests, which it builds not only in the voids of old trees, but also in attics. If you see such a thing under the roof of your house, do not touch it without preparation, and we will tell you how to get rid of hornets in the safest ways.

In total, there are about 27 species of these insects in nature, and most of them are slightly more toxic than ordinary wasps. The only exception, because of which, in fact, hornets have earned their notoriety, is the Suzumebachi (sparrow-bee), a huge Asian hornet. Its bite is truly toxic and, if a person is sensitive to the poison, can lead to anaphylactic shock and, as a consequence, death.

However, there is no need to panic. The tiger bee, as this insect is called in Taiwan, is a typical endemic, that is, its habitat is small and it is unrealistic to encounter such a predator at your dacha near Moscow. But smaller, but still dangerous Asian brothers - very much so!

But this fact should not plunge you into despondency. In fact, bee venom (and we are not very afraid of bees) is not inferior in toxicity to hornet venom. Moreover, it was created by Mother Nature to combat honey-loving mammals, including humans. While the hornet's natural food is insects. And it is them that he kills with toxin when he goes hunting.

Do you feel the difference? If you are not convinced, believe the numbers. Every year, about 1,250 people die from bee stings, while hornets account for no more than two hundred lives.

In addition, in defense of hornets, it should be said that these insects are not at all annoying, they try to stay away from humans and attack only when they see in his actions a real threat to themselves or their relatives.

By the way, hornets are capable of secreting a special substance that acts on nearby individuals like a red panic button in an elite bank on security workers. Having received a signal from a relative who has entered the battle, the “corsairs” intensively begin to search for the enemy. In other words, killing a hornet near its hive may not be the best or safest idea.