Hornet Control in St. Louis
Hornets are among the most aggressive stinging insects. Their large nests and painful stings require professional removal to keep your family safe.
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The Hornet Problem
Hornets are larger and more aggressive than typical wasps. St. Louis is home to both bald-faced hornets and European hornets, both of which can deliver painful stings and will aggressively defend their nests.
Bald-faced hornets build large, paper-like nests that can grow to the size of a basketball. These are often found in trees, on buildings, or under eaves. European hornets prefer enclosed spaces like wall voids and hollow trees.
Unlike bees, hornets can sting repeatedly. A disturbed nest means dozens of angry hornets attacking at once—a dangerous situation that requires professional intervention.
Hornets in St. Louis
Bald-Faced Hornets
Black with white face markings. Build large aerial nests. Extremely aggressive when threatened.
European Hornets
Brown with yellow markings. Larger than bald-faced hornets. Active at night and attracted to lights.
Signs of Hornet Activity
Large Nest
Football or basketball-sized paper nest
Large Insects
Hornets are noticeably bigger than wasps
Night Activity
European hornets fly after dark
Defensive Behavior
Hornets hovering or dive-bombing near nest
My Treatment Approach
Safe Assessment
I carefully locate and assess the nest from a safe distance, determining the best approach for removal.
Professional Treatment
Using specialized equipment and products, I eliminate the colony. This is typically done at dusk when hornets are less active.
Nest Removal
Once the colony is eliminated, I remove the nest to prevent other insects from taking up residence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of hornets are in St. Louis?
St. Louis is home to two main hornet species: bald-faced hornets (black with white face markings, build large aerial nests, extremely aggressive when threatened) and European hornets (brown with yellow markings, larger than bald-faced hornets, active at night and attracted to lights).
How dangerous are hornets compared to other stinging insects?
Hornets are among the most aggressive stinging insects. They're larger than typical wasps, deliver more painful stings, and can sting repeatedly. A disturbed nest means dozens of angry hornets attacking at once—a dangerous situation that requires professional intervention.
Where do hornets build their nests?
Bald-faced hornets build large, paper-like nests that can grow to the size of a basketball, often in trees, on buildings, or under eaves. European hornets prefer enclosed spaces like wall voids, hollow trees, and attics.
How does Premier Pest Control remove hornet nests?
I carefully locate and assess the nest from a safe distance, then use specialized equipment and products to eliminate the colony—typically at dusk when hornets are less active. Once the colony is eliminated, I remove the nest to prevent other insects from taking up residence.
Found a Hornet Nest?
Stay away from it and call me. Professional removal is the only safe option.