Asian Giant Hornet ("Murder Hornet") Control in San Antonio, TX
Most of what you read online about asian giant hornet ("murder hornet") is written by someone who's never set foot in San Antonio. The biology is roughly right, the treatment advice usually isn't — not for this soil, not for this kind of housing stock, not for the way asian giant hornet ("murder hornet") actually nests here. Below is what we know from doing it, week in and week out. If you're short on time, skim the "where it shows up" section and call us.
Why asian giant hornet ("murder hornet") matters in San Antonio #
Why asian giant hornet ("murder hornet") shows up the way it does in San Antonio specifically — as opposed to, say, Dallas or the coast — comes down to the ground, the trees, and what people have built on top of both.
About the asian giant hornet ("murder hornet") #
The size is the best way to identify Asian giant hornets. They’re much larger than any common American wasp. If you spot a wasp that looks about 2 inches long with a bright orange head, take a clear photo, keep your distance, and report it. In Texas, contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service or the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Where asian giant hornet ("murder hornet") shows up in San Antonio #
Monte Vista / Tobin Hill / King William — This area features older masonry and stucco homes with beautiful Victorian and Craftsman architecture. We often deal with paper wasps nesting under deep eaves and red wasps hiding in attic voids.
When to act in San Antonio #
San Antonio's stinging insect activity lasts almost all year. Our mild winters allow honey bee colonies to remain active, and indoor yellowjacket populations can thrive as well.
How we treat asian giant hornet ("murder hornet") in San Antonio #
What we actually do on a asian giant hornet ("murder hornet") job in San Antonio depends on three things: where the nest is, how old the building is, and what the family situation looks like. Ground nest on a lot with young kids and a dog gets treated very differently than an aerial nest in an empty guest house. We'll talk that through on site.
This isn’t pest control work; it’s agricultural quarantine response.
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