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The Fort Worth area has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers. For most people living in the area, hydration is key to a healthy and happy existence. Humans are not the only ones in the Fort Worth area looking to stay hydrated; hornets need moisture too! Since a lack of moisture can cause hornets to become aggressive, locating a nest on your property that is near people and pets, can be extremely dangerous.
Hornets are a subspecies of wasps and are often confused with yellowjackets. (They actually belong to the same family - Vespidae.) Hornets are social insects, while their counterpart – the wasp can be either social or solitary. In contrast to other stinging insects, a hornet appears to be hairless and has a body with a pinched waist. They tend to be larger than other stinging insects.
Most people typically recognize a hornet by two distinct colorations: either brown with yellow-orange stripes or black with white-gray stripes.
In general, the term “hornet” is used for the species that build their nest above ground. Aerial nests are typically built-in exposed places like tree branches; however, they can build nests in dense shrubs, under the eaves of houses, in cavities, garages, and sheds. One exception to the aerial building hornet is the “giant ground hornet” (otherwise known as the cicada killer) which builds its nest in the ground. These types of nests tend to be found in sandy areas with well-drained soil.
Hornets can locate moisture, nectar, and food in a variety of outdoor places. There are some preventative measures property owners can take to discourage hornets from taking up residence. Some preventative measures include:
The best way to remove hornets from your Fort Worth property is to call the experts at All-Safe Pest & Termite. Do-It-Yourself techniques require property owners to get close to nests to remove them. Most property owners cannot tell if a nest is active or inactive. If you guess wrong, you might find yourself in the hospital. Hornets will fight to protect their nests, and this is when they are most dangerous. The professionals at All-Safe Pest & Termite will use eco-friendly solutions to safely remove dangerous hazards from your property. Let our award-winning service put your mind at ease.
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