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Discover our insect libraryThe Color
Black, white, yellow, reddish-brown
The Size
About 12 -30 mm long
The Description
Have long antennae made of up to 13 segment, and two pairs of wings, with the front ones longer than the hind ones.
Hornets is a famous biting insect which have different shapes and sizes, the common thing between them is they have a needle which causes a strong bite, the most famous other types of biting insects are bees, scorpions and yellow wasps, they can cause many health problems to your home, the hornet sting is strong enough to cause swelling and allergic skin reactions, they build their nest around our homes and gardens, they bite people to defend themselves.
Hornet comes around our houses during spring, they are attracted to crowded areas, they prefer to live outside in the air and build nests in buildings and factories or in walls, ceilings, windows and gardens, we will learn more about hornets through this article.
Hornet has prominent eyes, oral piece used in suction, hornet has three body parts, head, chest, and abdomen. They have relatively long antennae. it has a thinner body than bee. Mud wasps have very thin bodies such as the stick, the larvae are small in size and have a white color, adult has wings to fly, they have reddish brown or yellow color, the queen is the largest member in the colony.
Hornets live in all weather and places around the world, they increase in warmer climates, there are a number of places that they live, they build their nests in several places, for example mud wasps build nests from mud pipes in balconies and house corners, walls and windows. There are some types that build their nests under the ground, the nests seem to made of paper and huge which contain thousands of hornets.
Hornet is a social insect and builds colonies that contain thousands of workers, mud wasp may live in small groups, hornet bite is dangerous and, so if anyone suffers from the sting should be monitored for several Hours for allergies, such as itching, swelling of the mouth, lips, throat, shortness of breath, nausea, unconsciousness, in this case you may contact a DR, in other hand hornets are attracted to garbage and can hunt large insects such as beetles, and mites, they also eat nectar of plants, flowers, and fruits.
hornet stings the victim several times, yellow jacket is more aggressive, and can enter into voids in the ground or in the wall, they are attracted to foods and drinks, especially in summer and autumn, they build nests in the shape of a honeycomb and cause painful bites if they feel threatened, they can also build nests in ceiling and near chimneys, so if you suspect there is a problem you have to stay away and keep your family and your pets at a distance.
Workers build large nests from wood or organic materials inside trees and hidden places, queen lays eggs that the workers care for, females and males leave the nest and fly for mating and build a new colony, the queen lay eggs and resume the breeding cycle, the total number of the colony can reach from 100 to 400.
Hornet live in homes due to food and water availability, especially in spring and summer. you can search for hornet in cracks, windows, doors openings, and walls. They also build nests in the branches of bushes or cavities, so therefore if you suspect that your home was infected with a hornet, you can search in these areas, as well as check the shape of the insect before checking with a Jeddah pest control company.
First of all, you have to wash the area with soap and water to deal with swelling, you may need antihistaminic drugs to reduce swelling, if you suffer from allergies you have to seek professional medical assistance, also epinephrine helps to reduce allergic reactions.
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