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Hornet nest removal or relocation
Hornets are bigger and louder than wasps — but rarely aggressive. We establish which species you are dealing with over the phone and choose the gentlest solution.
Certified & insured
Why you can trust us
When someone climbs onto your roof or opens your roller shutter box, you need to be able to trust them. That is why we work with proof of qualification only:
VFB-S licence
Federally certified pest controllers (Fachbewilligung VFB-S) — not hobby nest removers.
Reports to SN EN 16636
Every job documented — you know exactly what was done.
SUVA-compliant
Secured work on roofs and ladders — even for nests that are hard to reach.
Fully insured
Public liability insurance covers every job — your home is protected.
Two species, two approaches
Switzerland is home to two hornet species in practice — and professionally they call for very different treatment. We establish which one you have over the phone, based on your description.
European hornet (Vespa crabro)
The European hornet is not protected by law in Switzerland, but it is remarkably useful: over the course of a summer a single colony takes large numbers of other insects. It is also far shyer than its reputation suggests. That is why we check on every job whether a relocation is possible instead of destroying the colony — particularly when the nest is not hanging right next to your living space.
Asian hornet (Vespa velutina)
The introduced Asian hornet is noticeably darker, with yellow leg tips, and counts as an invasive species. In Switzerland any sighting must be reported — you will find the official reporting point at www.asiatischehornisse.ch . We will help you identify the species and handle the next steps properly.
The situations we hear about most on the phone
These are the locations and starting points that come up most often:
Nest in the loft
The most common location by far: hornets prefer dark, sheltered cavities under the roof. Usually it is the conspicuous flight path at the gable end that gives them away first.
Nest in a roller shutter box or garden shed
Unused outbuildings make for quiet nesting spots. As long as there is no direct contact, relocation is particularly often an option here.
Nest in a tree or hedge
Free-hanging nests in trees are typical of the European hornet. Depending on the height and the distance to your seating area, we assess the gentlest solution on site.
Nest near living space or an allergy in the household
If the nest hangs directly above the entrance, or someone in the house has a known insect venom allergy, we recommend prompt professional removal rather than relocation.
How a callout works
Call & no-obligation assessment
You describe the situation on the phone; we assess the work and the approach, with no obligation.
Callout usually the same day
In full protective gear we remove the nest properly — quickly and discreetly.
Job report & guarantee
You receive a documented report. If anything remains, we come back at no extra cost.
Found a nest? Give us a call.
A no-obligation assessment by phone — usually on site the same day.
Hornets are no exception: a fixed price after a free, no-obligation assessment — with no hidden costs.
See our pricesCommon questions & concerns
What customers ask us most often about hornet nests.
Is a hornet more dangerous than a wasp?
No — quite the opposite. The European hornet is far shyer and much less likely to sting than the common or German wasp. It has no interest in your cake or sweet drinks and will realistically only sting if its nest is directly threatened. Its reputation is a good deal worse than its actual behaviour.
Does the hornet nest have to be destroyed?
Not necessarily. With the European hornet we check on every job whether the nest can be relocated first — particularly if it is not hanging right next to your living space. Only where relocation cannot be justified professionally, for instance where there is an acute risk to someone with an allergy, do we remove the nest for good.
I think I have seen an Asian hornet — what should I do?
Do not intervene yourself. Report the sighting via www.asiatischehornisse.ch, the official reporting point in Switzerland. Give us a call as well: we will help you identify the species and coordinate the correct next steps.
How do I tell which hornet species I am looking at?
The European hornet is reddish-brown with a yellow abdomen; the Asian hornet is almost entirely dark with strikingly yellow leg tips. The easiest route is a short description or a photo while we are on the phone — we can usually identify the species quickly.
What does removing or relocating a hornet nest cost?
After a brief assessment over the phone you receive a fixed price based on the location, the height and the size of the nest. A relocation follows exactly the same transparent fixed-price principle as a removal — with no hidden surcharges.
How quickly do I need to act about a hornet nest?
As long as the nest is not hanging right by your seating area or front door, there is usually no great urgency. Even so, an early assessment is worthwhile — not least so that we can identify the species and, in the case of the Asian hornet, get the report submitted in good time.
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Found a nest? Give us a call.
A no-obligation assessment by phone — usually on site the same day.