Asian Giant Hornet ("Murder Hornet") Control in Boerne, TX
We treat a lot of asian giant hornet ("murder hornet") in Boerne. Not because it's rare — because it's everywhere once the weather turns, and most pest companies still try to spray it like it's just another wasp. It's not, and doing it wrong either makes the colony defensive or leaves it right where it was. This page is the short version of how we think about it, written so you can decide whether to call us, wait it out, or handle it yourself. All three are sometimes the right answer.
Why asian giant hornet ("murder hornet") matters in Boerne #
The biology below applies everywhere asian giant hornet ("murder hornet") lives — but what makes Boerne its own problem is this:
About the asian giant hornet ("murder hornet") #
If you come across a real V. mandarinia in 2026, brace yourself. These wasps are huge—larger than nearly any other wasp you’ll find in North America. Here are the key features to look for:
Where asian giant hornet ("murder hornet") shows up in Boerne #
Cibolo Creek Nature Center / River Road Park — This 1,300-acre nature center safeguards the creek corridor. I've noticed that the riparian habitat attracts a lot of cicada killers and mud daubers. The sandy soil in creek-adjacent lots creates ideal conditions for these pests, which often end up nesting on nearby structures.
When to act in Boerne #
Boerne's stinging insect cycle is similar to San Antonio's, but it starts about one week later in spring and wraps up one week earlier in fall, thanks to its higher elevation and cooler nights. According to Penn State Extension, honey bee swarming peaks in May here, while in San Antonio it’s typically in April. Paper wasps start building their nests in early June. Yellowjacket season and cicada killer activity run from July to September. The winter lull lasts from roughly mid-November to mid-February.
How we treat asian giant hornet ("murder hornet") in Boerne #
Here's how the job actually runs on a asian giant hornet ("murder hornet") call in Boerne. We start with a free look — no quote over the phone, because we can't tell what we're dealing with until we see it. Our tech pulls up, walks the property, finds the nest (not always where the customer thinks it is), and we have a five-minute conversation about options before anything gets sprayed.
If we ever find a confirmed Asian giant hornet in our area, treating it isn't just another pest control job. Here's what we would do:
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