Bald-faced hornets live in social colonies that can contain up to 400 workers by the end of summer, although the queen is the only member of the colony that survives the winter.

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Jeanne Howell was raised to be a hornet collector. Her father, Tom Howell, started collecting hornets in Cottage Grove after ...

Bald-faced hornet colonies are at their largest size this time of year, with upwards of 500 workers in each nest, said Zack, adding that there’s an uptick in numbers this September.

Repasky said, “The bald-faced hornet just hits harder. It feels like a lot of people say, it’s a sledgehammer on fire. They just hit you hard- they hit you fast.

The bald-faced hornet’s nest in the canopy of a tree in your backyard should pose little risk to you, especially if it is high up. There is a greater chance of negative interactions if you have ...

Bald-faced hornets are around three-quarters of an inch long, with black bodies and gray bands. Their nests are typically large and enclosed, containing over 100 hornets inside. ...

Clouds, an eight-week-old pitbull mix, was playing in the backyard when she got stung on her snout by a bald-faced hornet. The face of the poor puppy ballooned to twice its size, leaving her in ...

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And you can thank the bald-faced hornet and other creatures for that, according to beekeeper and educator Nick Rozak, of Stapleton. “With the lanternflies, I think that nature is adjusting ...

Bald-faced hornets have black bodies with white markings and build nests in trees or under eaves. Preventing Wasp, Bee, and Hornet Infestations. Here are some strategies to keep your home safe: ...