Bald-faced hornets are large, aggressive wasps. Learn more about the signs of bald-faced hornets, health risks, what to do if you have them, and more.

Bald-faced hornets are black and white and about three-quarters of an inch long. (Technically they are wasps and not a type of hornet, despite the name.) They are known to be especially aggressive ...

Despite their painful stings and sinister looks, bald-faced hornets are considered beneficial, killing pests such as caterpillars, aphids, sawflies and other wasps. They are also pollinators.

Repasky said, “The bald-faced hornet just hits harder. It feels like a lot of people say, it’s a sledgehammer on fire. They just hit you hard- they hit you fast.

Bald-faced hornets Bald-faced hornets have distinct black and white markings. Bald-faced hornets can be very aggressive, especially if you're standing close to their nest.

Bald-Faced Hornet Now we are getting to the “fun” species. Bald-faced hornets are particularly aggressive and will sting on a dime, so leave this removal to the pros. However, it’ll cost you.

Clouds, an eight-week-old pitbull mix, was left looking like a cartoon character when its face ballooned after being stung by a hornet.

If you've recently noticed an uptick in activity from insects of a stinging variety—mainly yellow jackets, bald-faced hornets and paper wasps—you're not alone.