Bald-faced hornets are extremely aggressive and will attack in swarms if their nest is disturbed. Do NOT attempt DIY removal. Our trained technicians safely eliminate these dangerous hornets with professional equipment.
Bald-faced hornets are large, black and white stinging insects that build distinctive football-shaped paper nests that hang from trees, eaves, and building overhangs. They are technically a type of yellowjacket, but they are larger, more aggressive, and build aerial nests instead of underground ones.
Bald-faced hornets aggressively defend their nests and will attack in swarms. They can sting multiple times and will chase perceived threats for significant distances.
Their gray, papery nests can grow to basketball size or larger, hanging from trees, eaves, sheds, and playground equipment — often at head height.
About 3/4 inch long with distinctive black bodies and white markings on their face and abdomen — unlike the yellow and black of typical yellowjackets.
Watch for these warning signs on your Michigan property:
A football-shaped or pear-shaped gray papery structure hanging from a tree branch, eave, overhang, or building exterior.
Seeing large, black insects with white face markings flying in and out of a specific area of your property or home.
Hornets buzzing aggressively when you walk near a certain area of your yard, deck, or home exterior — even from 10+ feet away.
Large black and white hornets showing up at outdoor cookouts, around garbage cans, or near fruit trees on your property.
Bald-faced hornets are a significant summer and fall pest across Michigan. Queens emerge in late spring to build new nests, and colonies grow rapidly through the warm months. By August and September, nests in the Ann Arbor, Jackson, and Lansing areas can contain hundreds of aggressive hornets.
Michigan homeowners often discover nests in trees near sidewalks, on porch overhangs, attached to decks, or on playground equipment. This creates a serious safety risk, especially for children who may accidentally disturb a nest. Colonies die off after Michigan's first hard frost, but nests built near homes should always be professionally removed during the active season.
We safely eliminate bald-faced hornet colonies using professional equipment and proven techniques — so you don't have to risk it.
We assess the nest location, size, and surrounding area to plan the safest approach. We identify all flight paths and ensure the area is secured before treatment begins.
Using specialized protective gear and professional-grade products, we treat the nest to eliminate the entire colony — including the queen and all workers. Our methods ensure rapid knockdown.
Once the colony is eliminated, we remove the nest and clear the area so your family can safely enjoy your yard again. We also inspect for additional nests on your property.
Professional protective equipment and proven techniques keep your family safe during the removal process.
We eliminate the entire colony and remove the nest — not just spray and leave like some services do.
Same-day emergency service available for dangerous hornet nests near high-traffic areas of your property.
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Extremely dangerous. They attack in large numbers, can sting multiple times, and will chase perceived threats for significant distances. Multiple stings can cause serious allergic reactions or anaphylaxis. They can also squirt venom at eyes. Never attempt to remove a nest yourself.
Large, gray, football-shaped papery structures that hang from trees, eaves, and building exteriors. They can grow to basketball size or larger by late summer. Made from chewed wood fibers, they have a single opening at the bottom.
Active from late spring through fall. Queens start colonies in spring, nests grow through summer, and colonies peak in August-September with 100-400 workers. They are most aggressive in late summer and early fall. Colonies die off with Michigan's first hard frost.
Absolutely not. DIY removal attempts are the leading cause of emergency room visits from stinging insects. Disturbing a nest triggers a mass attack from hundreds of hornets. Professional technicians have specialized equipment to safely eliminate the colony.
Keep everyone — especially children and pets — at least 20 feet away. Do not throw things at it, spray it, or try to knock it down. Mark the area so others avoid it and call a professional immediately. If anyone is stung and has difficulty breathing or facial swelling, call 911.
Bald-faced hornets are too dangerous to handle yourself. Call now for safe, professional nest removal by trained technicians.
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