Bald-Faced Hornets

How to Identify Bald-Faced Hornets

Appearance:

• 6 legs
• Long black bodies with white pattern
• ½ to 5/8 inch

Habitats:

• Paper nests at least three feet off the ground
• As large as 14 inches wide and 24 inches long

Threat:

• Sting repeatedly with venom, causing pain, itchiness, and swelling for about 24 hours
• Stings can cause allergic reactions

Preventing an Infestation:

• Do not attempt to remove a bald-faced hornet nest
• The wasps are aggressive, and likely to sting

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