Bald-faced hornets are not true hornets. They're in the wasp family and are a species of black and white yellow jacket. The species gets its name from the black and white coloring on the front of ...

But the bald-faced hornets themselves are most visible right now, said Zack. “They tend to be more aggressive than our other yellow jacket species and their sting can be painful,” he explained.

All three species are under the category of social ... Their nests are often found below ground. Bald-faced hornets are around three-quarters of an inch long, with black bodies and gray bands.

Actually, I would encourage you to leave the bald-faced hornet’s nest alone. These are beneficial insects that are good for your garden. Bald-faced hornets are mostly black with white markings ...