Is a Hornet Sting Lethal?

Hornets use their stings to kill their prey and to defend their nests. These stings can actually be more painful to humans because of their quantity of acetylcholine which is about 5%. Hornets that are individually active have the capability to sting multiple times. In contrast to the honey bee which dies after delivering its victims the sting. Hornets do not die after having stung its victim since their stingers are finely barbed and are very small, meaning that they are only visible under high magnification and have the ability to retract them.

If you suspect a hornet presence anywhere near or on your property, contact hornet removal Toronto for quick and safe removal.

The level of toxicity varies greatly among different kinds of wasps. Some have the ability to just deliver an average insect sting while others can be more painful and more venomous. Hornet stings in themselves are not fatal, but it is highly dependent on the individual reaction of the victims. Wasp stings have the possibility to be fatal to people who have allergies. The sting of the Asian Giant hornet which is notorious for its painful sting. The Asian Giant hornet received unusual attention as the hornet was seen for the first time on American soil. People have been reported that the hornet is an aggressive species that is responsible for killing a significant population of bees. They are the cause for thirty to fifty deaths each year in Japan.  Asian Giant hornet venom can cause allergic reactions and multiple organ failure leading to eventual death. 

Hornets like many other social wasp species can mobilize their entire nest to sting in defense which can be highly dangerous to both humans and animals alike. When they feel a threat, an attack pheromone is released to signal and to mobilize an immediate attack throughout the whole colony. They also employ the same technique on their prey, the honey bee which can be seen on viral videos across the web. If one of these wasps perishes close to the nest it releases one last cry for help in hope of vengeance. It releases the same attack pheromone that can lead to an attack. It is interesting to note that clothes that may in one way or another come in contact with the material, dead insects, or dead animals can also trigger wasps to attack. 

When you happen to be stung by a wasp or those around you make sure to seek medical assistance as soon as possible. When you suspect a wasp or hornet presence make sure o contact the technicians from Pest Control Toronto for the fast and safe removal of the wasps in or around your property!