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Hornets

Dolichovespula maculata

General Info

  • Bald-faced hornets are found throughout the southern regions of the Canadian provinces
  • Bald-faced hornets are distinguishable by their white to cream colored marking on the front of their face and abdomen.
  • Their active season is usually May through October

Size

12.7 to 19.05 millimetres long

Colour

Black and Pale White

Commonly mistaken for

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Wasps

Size : 12.7 to 25.4 millimetres long
Colour : Black and Yellow / Black and Red

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Yellow Jackets

Size : 12.7 to 19.05 millimetres long
Colour : Black and Yellow

Indoor Breeding Flies

Size : 3.18 to 4.76 millimetres long
Colour : Black / Brown / Grey / Brilliant Blue / Bright green

Additional details

Related products

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Raid® Wasp & Hornet Bug Killer allows you to attack from a distance, killing the entire nest. It kills wasps and hornets on contact and is electrically non-conducting up to 41,000 volts. This product can be used to kill wasp, hornet, and yellow jacket nests, in trees or attached to buildings and sprays up to 5.7 m.