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Hornet control tips for Vancouver residents
If you are planning a trip to the “salmon capital of the world”, Vancouver, you might also be interested in knowing the recent horrifying gossip about the hornet attack on a local resident. Valerie Walsh reported the presence of a Japanese giant hornet in her home to the Global News a few weeks ago.
How did the terrorizing creature make its way to B.C.? is what everybody is wondering about. The curious couple started their own research regarding the hornet’s origin and behavior. After having a word with entomologists at the University of B.C., she concluded that it was a foreign creature and could be a deadly intruder whose stings could lead to death. Walsh was also alarmed and curious to know if more such creatures are existing at Vancouver and contacted us to know more about hornet control tips for Vancouver people.
What is Hornet?
Hornet is a wasp belonging to the genus, Vespa. They love to build their nests anywhere they like and can harm anyone who tries to damage their homes. If you are allergic to insect bites, a sting hornet sting can cause a hoard of troubles to your health. Mostly non-aggressive in nature, these hornets attack only when someone is trying to disturb their nests. Their dwelling place include,
- Trees
- Attics
- Rooftops
- Garages
- Hollow spaces
- Rodent burrows