Hornets are highly territorial. They may sting if they feel their nest is threatened, even if you don’t directly engage them.

Experts use protective gear, insecticides, and removal tools to safely eliminate nests, often at night when hornets are less active.

If the queen survives or another colony finds the spot attractive, hornets may return. Follow-up treatment helps prevent this.

Hornets can forage up to 300 feet from their nest, so activity may be noticed even if the nest isn’t visible.

Hornets are most active in warm, dry weather and become sluggish or die off with the onset of cold temperatures.