Hornets- Pest Fact

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Common name

There are three types of hornets in Singapore

Scientific name

Identification

Characteristics	Lesser Banded Hornet	Greater Banded Hornet	Yellow-Vented Hornet
Picture
Size (Adults)	20 – 25 mm	Approx. 25 mm	15 -20 mm
Body shape	Segmented	Segmented	Segmented
General body colour	Dark brown/red head Black abdomen with vivid orange stripe covering the front half	Dark brown/red head Black abdomen with large vivid orange stripe	Dark brown/black head Black abdomen with large yellow stripe
Wings	Smoky brown colour	Dark pigment fades towards the wing tips	Dark, but mostly transparent
Others	Dark brown legs	Dark brown legs with a slight fade	Dark brown/Black legs

Live in social colonies like their relatives, the Honey Bees
Each colony contains workers, males and a queen
Have a lance-like stinger and unlike bees, they can sting repeatedly when disturbed
Omnivorous – feeds on nectar and sugary solutions like honeydew and other fruit juices, but partially ingests caterpillars to feed their young

1. Inspection

Hornet nests can be found in trees, gardens and sometimes, jungle areas
Don’t normally disturb humans, but some nests have been found near residential estates and buildings
Hornets can be mistaken for wasps or yellow jackets so observe their flying patterns – hornets ‘flop’ around whenever they fly

2. Storage

Please store fruits and sugary drinks in the fridge or in airtight containers
Remove spilled/spoiled food products from storage areas and replace torn or damaged storage containers immediately

3. Disposal

Make sure all items are disposed of with care to prevent infestation
If an item is infested, do not approach! Hornets can become violent when provoked

4. Cleaning and maintenance

Empty and clean the storage area and shelves completely with a vacuum cleaner and hot soapy water
After a thorough cleaning, spray area with citrus extract, which can repel hornets

Vivid – Distinct in colour

Omnivorous – Species that eat both plant and animal matter

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