← ALL SPECIESEuropean Hornet
from €120
European Hornet
Vespa crabro
from €120Rare in Ireland but occasional sightings are reported in Cork. We're equipped to handle them safely.
How to identify
- 25–35mm, large with reddish-brown and yellow markings
- Deep humming flight, often active at dusk
- Nests in hollow trees, outbuildings and rarely roof voids
Risk level
Stings are painful but no more dangerous than a wasp. Nests should always be treated by a professional.
Our treatment
Specialist PPE, longer-reach equipment and a methodical evening approach.