Bald-faced hornets are large, aggressive wasps. Learn more about the signs of bald-faced hornets, health risks, what to do if you have them, and more.

A large bald-faced hornet’s nest is attached to our house very close to a grill. (Tim Johnson / Chicago Botanic Garden) By Tim Johnson. PUBLISHED: September 29, 2024 at 5:00 AM CDT.

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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.

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.

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Because bald-faced hornet nests are so large, and it’s not likely you can spray into them, you’ll need to call in a professional to get rid of this wasp’s nest. JossK - Getty Images ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A large nest of venomous bald-faced hornets that had been concerning Bartley Street residents for weeks has finally been taken down thanks to a local pest control business.