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.

The good news is, even though bald-faced hornets are more aggressive and their sting is more painful, they’re typically not as bothersome as other yellow jacket species, Zack said.

Yellow jackets, bald-faced hornets and paper wasps are able to sting multiple times unlike European honeybees, and are most aggressive when defending their nests.

Bald-faced Hornets. Bald-faced hornets have distinct black and white markings. Bald-faced hornets can be very aggressive, especially if you're standing close to their nest.

After a post on the community Facebook page, Neighbors started sharing their encounters with the bald-faced hornet. Some, like Sara Jones, spoke with our sister station, WPXI, about going into ...

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 or White-faced Hornets. Those intimidating basketball-sized nests hanging from trees are likely made by bald-faced hornets. You’re right to be wary of them; they pack a painful sting ...

ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP, Pa. — After a post on an Elizabeth community Facebook page, Neighbors started sharing their encounters with the bald-faced hornet. Some, like Sara Jones, spoke with Channel ...

ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP, Pa. — After a post on the community Facebook page, Neighbors started sharing their encounters with the bald-faced hornet. Some, like Sara Jones, spoke with our sister station ...