Hornets like to nest in tree hollows and other tight spaces, but they will also build nests on or near buildings, so regularly check outbuildings and crawl spaces. Set up bird feeders in your garden to attract woodpeckers and magpies, which eat hornets and even break into their nests to steal larvae. Chickens also eat hornets, so consider getting a flock if you're worried about hornets entering your home.

Never interfere with a hornet nest; instead, call in an expert exterminator. If you spot an Asian giant hornet in the UK or the USA, you should take a photo if safe to do so and report the sighting – via the Asian Hornet Watch app in the UK or the Department of Agriculture in the US.

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