Baldfaced Hornet Control in Boerne, TX

Most of what you read online about baldfaced hornet is written by someone who's never set foot in Boerne. 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 baldfaced 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 baldfaced hornet matters in Boerne #

Why baldfaced hornet shows up the way it does in Boerne 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.

Baldfaced hornets are around, but not in huge numbers, in the San Antonio to Boerne area. They prefer forest edges, so the less wooded spots—like central Bexar County and the drier western areas—tend to generate fewer calls compared to the communities with plenty of oak trees.

About the baldfaced hornet #

You can't really mix up a baldfaced hornet with any other insect.

Where baldfaced hornet shows up in Boerne #

Tapatio Springs / Esperanza / Menger Springs / Herff Ranch / Regent Park — These master-planned communities feature modern custom homes. I often see carpenter bees on cedar fascia, paper wasps nesting on high eaves, and now and then, feral honey bee colonies tucked away in wall voids. Tapatio Springs, in particular, has a good amount of golf course area, which leads to a fair bit of wasp control around the perimeter.

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 baldfaced hornet in Boerne #

What we actually do on a baldfaced hornet job in Boerne 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.

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