A taipan (who has enough venom to kill over 100 adult human beings) would take out even the most extreme hornets...even a horde of them. Don't eff with elapids. You piss them off...bad mistake!
This man doesn’t get enough credit. He does all of this on a daily bases and we fear the things this man does. Props to him for helping me partially overcome my fear of bees and doing an excellent job dealing with them.
@@quadroninja2708 Bees dont typically attack unless they feel threatened. If they attack they die after that so they got 1 life and only gonna risk it for defence.
Actually if I remember correctly, that’s why he started getting involved with wasps-he was very afraid of them. To combat his fear he learned about them and then interacted with them until he so got where he is today
Having been swarmed by a group of hornets after dropping wood on a nest in a shed as we prepared for winter, I can tell you what you do is NO Joke.. I was stung over 10 times and I can verify that I would never wish that on my worst enemy.. You my friend are epic for what you do and for how you recycle everything.. Awesome..
My wife was stung a dozen times on the head while cleaning out some leaves and when I got back from tennis I smashed them to the sheol and the nest I got hgh pressure de-greaser with a lighter and burnt them like I was a Dragon. I lost more fluids from a hour of swinging at them than the 3 hours of tennis.
These videos are great. I have a legitimate phobia of wasps that I'm trying to get over, and watching you not only deal with these insects calmly and professionally but also provide in-depth explanations of what you're doing and why is really helpful in terms of rationalizing and mitigating my fear. The chickens and squirrel also help XD
I was having a phobia too until i got stong by 1 and luckly i did not get alergic reaction and i was very scared but now when i look back at it it did not hurt that much and back then i was thinking i was goi g to die
This is one phobia that is totally acceptable! My wife got stung by a small black wasp once, good thing we live close to a hospital and there was no traffic in that evening. 10 minutes since the sting she was nearly uncoscious when we arrived in urgent care. Anaphylactic shock. Was that "1 in 100.000 case". If I have waited for the ambulance she would be dead now. I have an isolated cabin in the mountains, here are some really terrifying hornets, big as my small finger. I am looking for ways to exterminate them. When i m here, i always have my wife's expired epipens with me, in case i am allergic too. Maybe this would save your life: If you ever start sneezing uncontrollably shortly after a wasp/bee/hornet sting, seek urgent care immediately, you are having a severe reaction to the venom!
By the way, if you were stung in the past and you were ok doesn t guarantee you are not allergic now! Prior to this, my wife was stung multiple times by wasps in her childhood and she was ok.
My phobia is kinda annoying, as the actual wasps, hornet etc etc doesn't actually trigger it, but their SOUND does. Everytime I hear that buzz, I panic.
Wasp larvae: *Exist* Your chickens, squirrels and turkey: This is some serious gourmet s*** Loving the work you're doing. You're an amazing service to humanity
I find your videos fascinating, this might seem like an odd request, but I find it really quite relaxing seeing your chickens eating the larvae. If you were to make a compilation of the chickens enjoying the feast, I think it would be quite popular. Anyway, thanks for having such a fascinating channel.
Dude you are amazing! I have become an instant fan. I especially love the knowledge that you have but I also like that you are a conservationist you know everything about these insects and don’t intentionally destroy them. You respect them.
I had personally removed some hornet nests in my property in Italy, the sewage is a real problem because it's very dirty, like small bird droppings. The smell is hard to describe, mine weren't very big so in wasn't a heavy odor but I think the best way to describe is fish but with a bitter note
@@michelesaggio6323 I've always found it to smell like a backed up septic tank. Grew up in rural Ohio and you could always tell when someone had one lol. Everytime I've ran into a big nest, that's what it always reminded me of.
Here in Northern Norway, wasp nests rarely gets bigger than a tennis ball. And the wasps doesn't get aggressive just because someone approaches it - they come out, but just crawls on and around the nest.
Here in Texas most of the wasps we find around our home are paper wasps, the kind that mostly mind their business and are what I will call "friendly" wasps in that as long as their nests don't begin to encroach INSIDE my home's wall/roof, I prefer them to anything else. They are lovely buggers for keeping away these sort of critters. Not sure why. At least, if a hornet nest was determined to take them out, the hubbub would alert me well before it became an issue. Those wasps you mentioned are probably what keep Norway bugs so polite in your yard! My family is Sami so it is enjoyable to know it is not so different. That being said, nests can get really big here due to the climate. That is why I keep an eye on my paper wasps.
This video brings to mind a question: do your customers ever ask to KEEP the nest after you remove it (like if they're impressed with the monstrous size of it as we are in watching this video)? If you DID let them keep it, would the larvae be able to mature on their own and become adult hornets or would it just gradually rot and stink and make it such that no customer would ever REALLY want to keep one as a trophy?
You'd have to freeze dry the nest (Freeze dryer or dry ice) to keep the larvae from rotting in order to keep it as found. I know because I collect wasp nests. I've never removed a European hornet nest alive, but I've removed several Yellowjacket nests and they can be hard to preserve. The Larvae that's already capped will mature if they're far into their pupal state.
I have had customers ask for the nests, mainly for their kids, and I am always happy to give them up for them! I always advise the clients who do to put the nests in the freezer for a few days just to kill the workers. After that, they would need to keep the nest out in a shed, or box for a couple months until all the larvae rot. After that, they can have a cool show piece.
@@HornetKingOfficial What I usually do is freeze it along with some dry ice then I leave the nest under a heat lamp. I tweeze out as much larvae as I can. Do you sell nests on Ebay?
Oh what a great idea, I bet a lot of schools and institutions would love to get their hands on some of these super big nests, and photos of where they were located!
I love watching all of the removals, but I think I like the one in the tree the best. You do such an amazing job on all of them! I hope you saved some for the winter. I love learning so much from your channel. Keep up the great job. 💖
@@HornetKingOfficial Its enjoyable to see content of this odd proffesion of yours. I dont know or ever met any1 doing such thing so the job is certainly very unique and rare.
Hearing just one of those things flying sounds like a distant plane to me. I had one get in my car once and I just opened the doors and windows and let it stay as long as it wanted. I'm allergic to them (and anything else in the wasp family). Thank you so much for doing something that many of us could never do even if we had the desire. My fitbit vibrated in the middle of this and scared me to death!
had hornets for years in my garden, they are absolutely peaceful when you do not disturb their nest. they kept away the wasps, killed a lot of spiders (they intentionally fly into a spiders web to get them out), bugs and other insects you do not want in the garden or house too much. had one every now and then in the house....yes they are intimedating, but easy to catch or guide out a window. also they are protected by law here in Germany and have to be resettled by a specialist to another habitat when too close or inside a home, just like wasps.
So fascinating and interesting to watch! Sort of disgusting and thrilling at the same time. I love that you feed the leftover larva to your chickens and squirrels!
You’re crazy mate! Here in Australia we have a dust that you just pour into the nest at night when they’re all sleeping. The wasps walk the dust all through the nest killing every single wasp, no stinging or other problems.
Greatly enjoyed this - it's pleasing to see these pests removed with such skill. For another theme I'd be interested in seeing your top 5 nests that were the most difficult to reach.
@@BeatstormX , that's good, but when they find themselves in a America they kill our bees off wich makes less room for pollen spreading wich helps plants grow, so out here that's good news, bee population has been going down recently. But hornets, and wasp quite literally serve no purpose, they dont really spread that much pollen, and sting for being to close to them even if your 20 feet away, to agresive.
This was very interesting, I have never witness something like this. You are one hell of a man to do this. Even with the protection gear I would still not do this. Thank you for this video.
Of course my favorite part is when your animals eat the larvae lol But I give you a lot of credit with some of these giant nests you remove. Looking forward to more videos this new year 🐝👍
we had a large nest in the garden shed. Left it there as it is no problem when we keep away from it. That summer we had no normal wasps, nor mosquitos so I enjoyed it. European hornets are protected species in many european countries. After summer I checked the abandoned nest, and it had 15 layers and a diameter of 3 feet.
Very interesting. In British Columbia, where I grew up, wasp nests are quite common. They can be very aggressive depending on the size of the nest. My Dad and I used to get them at dusk. They're very docile when the sun goes down and a cup or 2 of vinegar poured onto the nest is all it takes.
I get paranoid a wasp flies by the windows looking for a 'nest' and shoo them away. I cannot imagine how the owners never noticed in time that there are too many wasps around their windows or doors... Just judging.
I remember everyone of these videos. I thought the last removal was wild because they built on top of the yellow jacket nest. I also thought the 2 nests in the trees were pretty cool. Happy new year to you and Mrs. Hornet King!!
@@TheAndyPKay If you're fine with their sh!t destroyin' the stuff under their nest, they also can become watch dogs. Attackin' everything which doesn't belong to your household while lettin' you livin' your life. We had a nest in our roof and simple realized it when we moved and they were long gone.
@@DaroriDerEinzige of course the n4z1s would protect murderous evil insects lmao. Probably to make a Superwaffen when no one is looking lmao. N4z1 hornets 🤣
Those nests are actually a work of art. Each one is so beautiful. The bees worked so hard on it too. Those chickens, turkey and squirrel are so lucky to get such a gourmet meal. I enjoyed watching this video.
@@kamoonrathewolfgod9189 hornets not bees, bees are godsend and only attack on self defense those on the videos were not bees but hornets, hornets are a spawn of the devil
The Best hornet and wasp removal channel on RU-vid by far. I had to binge watch to get through them but now I have to wait for an upload. Awesome video this one, happy new year to you and the Queen, wishing you a very happy and successful New year. Top respect from the UK 🇬🇧
I was stung 138 times as a youngster and have been terrified of wasp ever since. It wasn’t the being stung it was the memory of those crunchy things being picked off me and out of my clothes. Your videos have cured that fear! Thanks so much. I can live with wasps again.
Ouch, i was only stung a dozen times at most, but by far the worst time was when one of the buggers flew in between my sandal and my foot as i was walking, i do not quite remember where i got stung, but that one hurt.
This reminds me of when there was a wasp nest in my backyard. It wasn't big, maybe 6 inches in width and length, but my dad dealt with it by hitting it off the shed it was attached to with a hatchet and throwing burning newspaper on it before running away. It certainly wasn't safe, but the nest got burnt to a crisp
LOL! There was a hornet nest in one of them trees near the lakes at the rim of the village. When muh friend was stung by them, we decided to seek revenge. During the night, we stuffed the tree-trunk wit' explosives, and blew it to subatomic particles :D a large piece of the trunk is still lying there!
If I was in your dad's shoes. I would have waited until night time when they were all sleeping in the nest. That's the best time to get rid of them when it is safe.
Have you ever heard of a Florida wasp sized 3 to 4 inches long? I came across one working at Tech Data in Clearwater, in 1999. It was foraging, I think, and flew to within three feet of me, close enough that I could make it out in very good detail. It was not aggressive but seemed inquisitive, as if it were cataloguing me for future reference. Then it flew up and behind me up the wall of the building I was outside of.
Its wing buzz was around 41 Hz in frequency. Same note as the lowest on a standard tuned bass guitar, or E1 on a piano or pipe organ (16 foot stop, lowest E.)
Eastern Cicada Killer maybe? I'd link pictures but youtube doesn't allow that. They're huge wasps common in the Eastern US (Florida included) which resemble giant yellowjackets, but are actually solitary burrowers. They're not 3-4 inches long though. Did it have a super long oviposter/"stinger"? It could have been a Giant Icheumonid Wasp. Completely harmless to humans, unable to sting, with an oviposter as long as the rest of its body for laying eggs deep in tree bark.
Prob talking about the cicada killer, I've only seen a few of them but one of the biggest insects I've seen here in FL, the red wasp can get pretty big here (3in sometimes) and they are very aggressive 😬
I remember watching everyone of them. Happy New Year hope this year is as good as last and thanks for the great content and information on these wasps hornets and yellow jackets....
I love this style of video. Your editing skills are easily becoming nat geo quality. Always educational and ASMR gold. It always amazes me how something so small has the brain power to know where the most vulnerable parts are on a human to attack.
I watched the one in the apartment ceiling first, and it's still super impressive to me- just the sheer size of the comb and the number of wasps that were in there is incredible! The super-aggressive colony in the tree was also pretty darn terrifying. I'm curious, are there any native species of wasp that make big colonies like this? If you're called for a native removal, how do you get the wasps out and relocate them without harming them?
Definitely a large nest, for sure! What do you mean by native wasp? The two wasp categories I remove are Hornets and Yellow Jackets. Most of the time they are killed and removed and fed to my animals. A very small percentage of colonies are relocated here to my property.
@@HornetKingOfficial Oh, that's my mistake! For some reason I was under the impression that the eastern and southern yellow jackets were species that aren't native to America, like with European hornets, and that their names were talking about the different parts of the globe they came from. Silly misconception... 😅 I've watched a couple of your relocation videos now, and they're always super interesting to see! I think my favorite thing about your channel though is the fact that even when you kill the nest, it's still clear how much respect you have for them as an important part of the ecosystem. Just.. sometimes it ain't safe to keep 'em there, and they gotta go, one way or another. I really admire the passion you have for these bugs that many people hate so strongly- wasps really are fascinating and beautiful animals, even if a lot of people never appreciate it. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my comment! I hope you have a wonderful day, keep up the good work out there ❤️
I remember watching every one of your top 5, including the one in the tree! I started watching your channel because I was looking to learn some ways to get rid any wasp nests around our property. My now late husband was allergic to bee stings but I wanted to stop using wasp sprays and chemicals to remove any I would find. lol Then I got hooked on watching your channel.
For me it has to be the nest in the tree. That was the one that made me realize we'd been inundated with European Hornets in the Enola/Harrisburg area this passed summer. They were swarming 420,000 pound, 4,000hp locomotives!
We have European hornets in our garden, and in my experience: as long as you don't get near their nests they are pretty chill and easy neighbours compared to bees or smaller kinds of wasps.
You know, I watch these videos to try to get over my fear of wasps. I'm not sure it's working LoL there's something about being stung inside your nose and the corners of the eyes that makes a person think that maybe the relationship just isn't working. You have to give it to them though, those stings are a pretty effective deterrent. I just wish they'd put a keep out sign up outside of their door.
I've wondered which nests were the most intense or even frightening for you do this was a great nest! Happy New Year, can't wait to see what you have for us in 2022. My favorite was the nest in the former apartment.
I’m a home exterior professional, and the majority of my work are home remodels, and while tearing off siding, soffit, and fascia in the the summer I come across a lot of wasps nests, I usually use an “Ortho” foaming spray in combination with just smacking the nests down, and off the house. Do you have any tips for me to better deal with the nests? Also I love you videos, keep it up, and I hope this upcoming year is very successful for you.
I use my trusty Rothenberger incinerator when these little fckers try to establish a nest in muh property. With a 1300 degrees Celsius flame, it proved to be effective. Since it's short ranged, and finishes the job in mere seconds, I'd say this is better than any spray. Just don't keep it on the spot for too long and y'won't burn down the house ;)
That’s my old excuse to my teachers in high school after lunch. “Why are your eyes red?” “ oh hornets just blasted me in the eyes with projectile venom mam”
I am from the little farm in Poland, next to me there is a forest. Hornets are the only one thing I am really afraid of. There is always an massive amount of them, and they are super cruel for other animals like bees. I love to see you managing with them and helping people. Hornet is definitely an super evil in it`s nature.
You are absolutely crazy, I am scared to hell with what you do and also I love you because of what you do. As a child (2 years old) I knocked on a bee's nest and was covered with them. 30+ stings all over my body. Cheers for the great job!
Happy new year! I remember the one when the tree nearly fell on you! 😱 I've a phobia for wasps (I'm irish, and we don't call them yellow jackets here at all...all wasps), but watching your videos has educated me on them. But I'm still afraid....fair play to you! Here's to another great year of videos 🙂
Idk why but I very very rarely see them in the south of England. Bees yes there have been plenty this year. But as of early June the wasps aren't out yet.
I never knew that a hornets nest could smell. I love watching this channel. I don’t know why I love watching this channel maybe it’s because of all of those incredible hornets you remove.
Interesting video, fun to watch. Great that you filmed, you have a really special job! Loved the part where you made jokes about your red eyes from venom... take it with a laugh.
Also, maybe it would be good with some tips for the average person who finds a nest at home, what to do, what to think about etc. I personally removed one with my garage-vacum-cleaner (almost like you do, not as professional ofc). I just had a motorcycle helmet and winter clothing and duct-tape as protection (so it worked out pretty good). But I assume that the recommendation is to hire a professional since this could actually be really dangerous. So something like that, maybe?
In Germany it is illegal to destroy european hornet nests with a fine up to 50.000.- $. If it is neccesary to remove them (because they are in someones home) it is required to contact a professional who will relocate the hive to a safer space in the woods without killing them. A lot of people actually like having hornets around here, because they eat other wasps, but are not interested in our food :)
I remember in 2017~ my brother heard buzzing in his wall. Had a guy come out and told us it was a wonder the wall wasn't torn up more--there was 2~ hives of carpenter bees nesting under the window of the bedroom.
I remember back at my work, a school there was a huge empty space above the gym and people noticed wasps near the gym and inside as well, I went to check it out and it was terrifying, the whole place was covered with wasps I got out there as quick as possible. It was a nightmarish sight, just a black void with thousands of wasps.
