How to do it:
Seal cracks and crevices around your home with caulk. Install fine mesh screens on vents and windows. Remove food sources and garbage promptly. Hang decoy wasp nests to deter hornets from nesting nearby. Trim vegetation near structures.

Result:
Reduces the likelihood of Bald-faced Hornets nesting or entering your property, protecting your goods from damage.

Problem:
Hornets may still find alternative entry points or ignore decoys, especially if a nest is already established nearby.

How to do it:
Mix equal parts peppermint oil and water in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture around areas where Bald-faced Hornets are active or near goods you want to protect. Repeat every few days, especially after rain.

Result:
The strong scent of peppermint oil repels hornets, discouraging them from nesting or damaging your goods.

Problem:
This method may fail if hornets have already established a nest or if the scent fades quickly, requiring frequent reapplication.

How to do it:
Physically remove visible nests using a long pole or water hose at dusk when hornets are less active. Seal entry points in walls, attics, and sheds with caulk or mesh. Install fine screens on windows and vents to block access.

Result:
Reduces hornet presence and prevents them from nesting near or inside your property, protecting your goods from damage.

Problem:
This method may fail if nests are hidden or inaccessible, or if all entry points are not properly sealed, allowing hornets to return.

How to do it:
Use biological control by attracting natural predators of Bald-faced Hornets, such as birds or praying mantises, near your home.

List:

• Install birdhouses to attract hornet-eating birds.
• Plant shrubs and flowers that attract predatory insects.
• Avoid using pesticides that harm beneficial predators.
• Regularly remove old nests to discourage hornet return.

Result:
Fewer hornets may approach or enter your house, reducing the risk of damage.

Problem:
This method may fail if natural predators are not present in your area or if hornet populations are too large for predators to control.

How to do it:
Mix a solution of 1 part dish soap to 4 parts water in a spray bottle. Spray directly onto hornet nests at dusk when hornets are less active. Wear protective clothing and keep a safe distance. Remove the nest after 24 hours if no activity is observed.

Result:
This method kills hornets on contact and deters new nest building.

Problem:
If the nest is large or hidden, some hornets may survive and rebuild. Incomplete coverage or spraying at the wrong time can lead to stings and ineffective control.