Is a Hornet a Yellow Jacket?

Hornets are not yellow jackets. Yellow jackets and hornets are both types of wasps.

These closely related pests are unwelcome guests in your yard, around your home, or near your pool. In Texas, there exists one type of hornet. The thing is, that hornet, the baldfaced hornet, is really a yellow jacket. Because it is striped black and white, this insect is subject to the misnomer hornet. No matter what you call them, they can incite fear when we accidentally run across them.

Are baldfaced hornets dangerous?

The only hornet among many other Texas pests is not necessarily dangerous. They are not inherently aggressive towards humans or pets. This stinging pest typically builds its papery nest high up, out of our reach and that of our pets. However, the baldfaced hornet, or yellow jacket, as it were, can become very aggressive if its nest feels threatened. If you or your pet have an encounter with this yellow jacket, it can and will sting – and it can sting multiple times. They can be very painful, causing swelling and itching. They too, can elicit an allergic reaction in those with sting allergies. Additionally, their stings can result in secondary skin infections if scratched excessively and develop an open sore.

Are hornets and yellow jackets essential pollinators?

Hornets are considered pollinators. Since the baldfaced hornet typically nests out of the way of humans, you might never require professional intervention to eliminate them.

Yellow jackets are not essential pollinators, although they can be incidental pollinators if they seek shelter in flowers, thereby spreading pollen. Unfortunately, yellow jackets nest in the ground. They can be about anywhere beneath the soil, and their nests can become threatened when accidentally disturbed upon. Yellow jackets do have a bit of a positive purpose, though. They can help control garden pests.

When do you need pest control for hornets and yellow jackets?

When your outdoor spaces become infested with wasps, and they are too common a sight for your liking, it is time to call on Mosquito Squad for pest control for stinging pests. The last thing you need is colonies of wasps threatening your peace of mind and disallowing your enjoyment outdoors. Mosquito Squad can help you return to your favorite outdoor spaces with effective pest control solutions.

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Mosquito Squad of Fort Worth wants to be your first choice for hornet control near you. Our highly valued wasp, hornet, and yellow jacket control service includes treating your property and removing the offenders’ nests. Put stinging pests on notice that they are not welcome in your yard! Choose outdoor pest control by Mosquito Squad of Fort Worth.

We provide exterior pest control in Fort Worth, including mosquito control, fire ant control, scorpion control, mosquito control, gnat control, spider control, and more. 

Call Mosquito Squad for a complimentary Fort Woth bug control assessment. Get in touch with us by filling out our form online  or calling us at (817) 835-8694 for a free quote.

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