Hornet intrusion into your home?
Are you looking for a professional exterminator to perform hornet extermination on the South Shore? Nova Extermination’s specialized technicians will solve your hornet problem quickly and safely. If a hornet’s nest is near your house or even directly attached to it, our team will be able to get rid of it. Here is some useful information about our hornet extermination methods as well as the habits and dangerousness of this insect.
The biology of hornets
Recognizing the hornet problem
How to end it definitively
Did you know
Hornets can reach 5cm and attack bee hives to eat the larvae!
How is hornet extermination performed?
Even though hornets are pollinating insects and are important for the ecosystem, relocating their nest to the forest is too risky. Hornets are large wasps that are more aggressive than bees, so you can’t try to relocate their nest without running a great risk.
In order to effectively perform a hornet extermination, our experienced technicians will use the recommended pesticide as well as safe methods of nest removal. To do this, our team wears appropriate protective clothing and uses appropriate equipment.
Do not try to remove a hornet nest (hive) by yourself. You will put your safety at stake. In addition, the use of a pesticide is dangerous for a person who does not have experience in the field. The product chosen must be licensed and approved by Health Canada. Nova Extermination uses a pesticide recommended by the government to exterminate hornets.
Our trained and certified exterminators have many years of experience in hornet extermination on the South Shore. When we carry out hornet extermination by pesticide spraying, we take great care that no domestic animals (cat or dog) are near our spraying site.
Learn more about hornets
Hornet is the common name given to wasps that are part of a larger species. Hornets measure between 1cm and 1 inch, while their bodies have black and yellow (sometimes white) stripes.
If you think you have a hornet’s nest in your home, it is strongly advised to call an exterminator since they are very aggressive.
Contact us for more information
For a safe hornet extermination, contact our certified exterminators. Our hornet extermination techniques comply with the regulations of the Ministry of the Environment.
Nova Extermination is a hornet exterminator that holds all the necessary permits, licenses and liability insurance for hornet extermination.
Nova Extermination’s certified technicians travel to all cities on the South Shore of Montreal. You can contact us by email or by phone at 514-MON-NOVA.
Our range of action against hornets
The European hornet Vespa crabro forms nests of up to 5,000 individuals at the end of summer. In Longueuil and the South Shore, our interventions mainly target mature trees in Old Longueuil and Saint-Hubert. In Brossard (sectors A to R), our technicians remove nests from sheds and galleries in July and August. Our South Shore coverage for hornets involves a reinforced beekeeping suit and a strict CNESST safety protocol. In Boucherville, the proximity of the national park encourages the installation of colonies in hollow residential trees. Further east, the service in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and surrounding areas deals mainly with nests in the open frames of farmhouses. In Saint-Hyacinthe (Maskoutains), the woods of the Townships and the farms of Maskoutaine concentrate the adult populations.
Frequently Asked Questions: Hornets
How to distinguish a hornet from an ordinary wasp?
Hornets are significantly larger than common wasps and their nest, often large and made of grey paper, can be hung in a tree, under a roof or hidden in a cavity. Their powerful buzz and impressive size make them easily recognizable. In Montérégie, particularly in Beloeil and Saint-Bruno, their nests reach a significant size towards the end of summer.
Are hornets more dangerous than wasps?
Their sting is painful and, like wasps, they can sting repeatedly; A disturbed nest can mobilize several individuals to defend the colony. The risk is particularly serious for allergy sufferers, who can have a serious reaction. Their large size and sometimes large nests make any unprotected intervention risky.
What should I do if I discover a hornet’s nest on my property?
It is strongly advised not to approach it or to try to destroy it yourself, especially if it is high up or in a cavity that is difficult to access. Keep your distance, keep children and pets away from the area, and contact a professional. Our technician evaluates the location and intervenes with the appropriate protective equipment and approved products.
How is the removal of a hornet’s nest performed?
Our technician identifies the nest and its accesses, then applies a targeted treatment at the most appropriate time to neutralize the colony while limiting the risks. Depending on the height and location, special equipment may be required to reach the nest safely. We then tell you the time before removing the nest or returning to the area.
What is the cost to remove a hornet’s nest?
The price is based on evaluation, depending on the size of the nest, its height and accessibility, which influence the time and equipment required. A nest raised or housed in a cavity requires a more complex approach. The price is presented to you before the intervention, our services being paid.
Is there a risk that hornets will return to the same place?
The treated nest does not become active again, but new queens may establish themselves nearby the following season if conditions are favourable. We therefore talk about sustainable results evaluated on a case-by-case basis and advise you on where to look out. Our technician can suggest preventive measures depending on the configuration of the premises.