Saw a giant hornet in Maryland? It is almost certainly a European hornet or a cicada killer. Compare sizes, photos and nests, and rule out the murder hornet.
Saw a giant hornet in Virginia? It is almost certainly a European hornet. Identify Virginia's two real hornets, their nests, and five common look-alikes.
Bee vs wasp vs hornet: compare body, sting, nest and colony size in one table, and learn which nests need a pro in Northern Virginia and Maryland yards.
European hornet nest in your yard? Learn how to identify these large stinging pests and discover professional treatment options for your home.
Hornet vs wasp: every hornet is a wasp, but hornets grow up to 1 3/8 inches. Compare size, nests, and color for the species in Virginia, DC, and Maryland.
Types of hornets and wasps with pictures: the 22 true hornets, the one in Virginia and Maryland, and the wasps people mistake for them. Sizes, nests, stings.
7 types of wasp nests with photos, plus how to tell if a wasp or hornet nest is empty or still active. Field notes from a Northern Virginia pest tech.
