Hornets are larger, more imposing relatives of yellowjackets. Bald-faced hornets, for example, build big gray paper nests in trees, shrubs, and on structures. You might suddenly notice a basketball-sized nest when leaves thin out or after a few weeks of backyard use.

Their stings are painful and can be dangerous for anyone who is allergic. Trying to knock down a nest on your own is risky and often ends badly. BRD technicians have the gear and products to handle hornet nests safely and completely, so your family does not have to test their sprint speed.