European Hornets
About European Hornets
European hornets (Vespa crabro) are large, reddish-brown wasps with yellow markings that can reach up to 1.5 inches in length. They often build paper-like nests in hollow trees, wall voids, or attics, posing a threat to homeowners in Middle Tennessee areas like Franklin and Brentwood by damaging wooden structures and preying on beneficial insects. Caution is advised when dealing with these aggressive stinging pests around your property.
European Hornets is a landscape pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Landscape Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter European Hornets regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- European Hornets
- Category
- Landscape Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
