Why are Hornets So Aggressive? How to Keep Stinging Insects Away in Burlington, NJ

If you are like most homeowners, you don’t appreciate having hornets take over your backyard in the summer. Stinging pests have been known to ruin many a BBQ. The best thing to do is to stay ahead of the problem and put in place some preventative measures that will help you avoid stinging pests as much as possible. Ross Environmental Solutions is here to talk about hornets and how you can keep them off your property this summer.

Why are Hornets So Aggressive?

While there are some stinging insects that are docile and won’t bother you if you don’t bother them, that is not the case with hornets. These insects are extremely protective of their nests which makes them easily agitated and very aggressive. If they feel their nest is threatened at all, even if you are not intending to threaten them, they tend to retaliate. Not only that, but hornets have the ability to sting you over and over again unlike bees who will die after they have stung somebody. Because hornets are so aggressive, it is important to keep them from nesting on your property in the first place.

What Prevents Hornets from Nesting?

Following are a few tips to help you keep hornets away this summer:
– Eliminate Food: We are entering the season where people are gathering in backyards for meals. While the weather certainly permits it, you want to make sure that food is not attracting hornets. When you are not actively eating, make sure the food is covered so that they aren’t attracted to it. You also want to make sure that your trash cans have tight fitting lids so that they aren’t able to get to any rotting food in there. If you have hummingbirds on your property, think twice about putting hummingbird feeders around your house as they are filled with sugary liquid.
– Repair Damage to House: Coordinates will take advantage of any space they can get to build a nest. If you have any holes or other crevices on the exterior of your home, now is a good time to fix them.
– Dryer Sheets: Believe it or not, most stinging insects are repelled by dryer sheets. Putting dryer sheets around your deck before a BBQ will help keep stinging insects away. If you have holes or cracks on the outside of your home that need to be fixed, stuff a dryer sheet inside of them until you get around to making repairs.
– Homemade Traps: There are several different homemade traps that you can make to capture stinging pests as well. Some of them are going to work better than others. Experiment with several until you find one that works well.

Stinging Insect Control

If you are concerned about hornets on your property this summer, you can turn to the pest professionals at Ross Environmental Solutions to help you get them under control. We have the equipment and training needed to safely remove hornets and other wasps from your property. Call us today!