Bald-faced hornets are an easily identifiable species of yellow jacket. Unlike most other yellow … See more

Bald-faced hornets live throughout North America but are most common in the southeastern United States. They live in large, gray, ball-shaped nests that can reach thre… See more

Because bald-faced hornets' nests are often high up in trees or in wooded areas, you may not know you have them unless you see the nest. If you experience an unprovoke… See more

Bald-faced hornets feed on many pest insects. The adults eat nectar from flowers, making them important pollinators, but they also feed insects and arthropods to their larvae. If yo… See more

Bald-faced hornets benefit the ecosystem and pose little threat to humans if their nests are not located in high-traffic areas. However, nests that are near doorways and walkways p… See more