Watch a Man Quickly Learn Why You Never Throw Rocks at a Hornet’s Nest

The man in this film is quickly realizing that upsetting hornets is not a good idea! He is throwing rocks at a hornet’s nest to try to dislodge it from a tree and eventually, it falls into the water below. However, the hornets soon target the source of the problem and deliver some painful stings. As the clip at the bottom of this page shows, not only are the stings painful but hornets will also swarm attack if they feel threatened. Hornets are a type of wasp and are a member of the Vespidae family. They look similar to yellowjackets but are an entirely different species.

Hornet stings are painful as they inject their venom into their victim’s flesh. For some people, hornet stings can be dangerous. They can cause a severe allergic reaction that results in constricted airways and even death if medical attention is not accessed quickly.

Where Do Hornets Normally Nest?

There are several species of hornets living in North America and they do not have a great reputation! They do not set out to target humans but if you purposely or accidentally threaten their nest then they will attack. Therefore, it’s a good idea to know where hornet’s nests are found so that you can avoid them.

The nests are constructed from chewed wood mixed with saliva which forms a papier-mâché type material. They are oblong and grayish-brown.

The exact location of the nest varies by species. Nevertheless, you are most likely to find them in open attics or inside walls. Out in the country, they are usually found in trees or thick bushes.

The hornets start to build their nests in late spring and occupy them until temperatures fall later on in the year. They never reuse an old nest, but they will build a new one in a similar place.

How to Safely Remove a Hornet’s Nest

Your first option is not to get rid of it at all. This is not a permanent situation and once the weather starts to get colder, the hornets will die off and the nest will be empty. If you can’t wait that long, the best option is to call in the professionals. This is especially important if you or a member of your household suffers from a hornet sting allergy.

You can buy pesticides that you can apply at night when the hornets are less active. Once they’ve all died, you can knock the nest down. Other options are to use diatomaceous earth on ground nests or even to flood them out!

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