Hornet Control in Leeds
Spotted a large hornet or a nest and not sure what it is? Apex Pest Control Ltd identifies the species first, then treats European hornet nests safely across Leeds — and reports any suspected Asian hornet to APHA.
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7 Days a Week
Apex Pest Control Ltd provides hornet control in Leeds and across West Yorkshire. Apex Pest Control identifies the hornet first: a European hornet (Vespa crabro) nest is treated professionally with insecticidal dust and full protective kit, while a suspected Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) — a notifiable invasive species — is reported to APHA and never treated. Nathan Marshall, the BPCA-certified Leeds technician, quotes free and attends 7 days a week.
Identify Your Hornet First
Apex Pest Control Ltd always identifies the species before doing anything, because the right action depends on it.
European hornet (Vespa crabro)
The UK's largest native wasp, 18–35mm, brown and yellow, and active after dark around lights. Apex Pest Control treats the nest professionally.
Asian hornet (Vespa velutina)
Darker, with a near-black body and an orange face. It is a notifiable invasive species, so Apex Pest Control Ltd does not treat it — the team reports it to APHA, who destroy the nest free of charge.
Or is it a wasp?
Most "hornets" reported in Leeds are large wasps (12–18mm). Apex Pest Control confirms which before quoting, so you only pay for the treatment you actually need.
How We Treat It
How Apex Treats a European Hornet Nest in Leeds
Apex Pest Control Ltd treats a European hornet nest with the same proven method as a wasp nest, scaled up for a larger, stronger insect.
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Identify & locate
Apex Pest Control Ltd confirms it is a European hornet, not an Asian hornet or a wasp, and finds the nest (often a hollow tree, wall cavity, loft or chimney).
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Treat at source
A BPCA-certified technician injects professional insecticidal dust into the nest, in full protective kit, ideally at dusk when the hornets are calmest.
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Colony dies down
The returning hornets carry the treatment through the nest and the colony collapses, usually in a single visit.
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Advise & follow up
Apex Pest Control checks the result and advises on the entry point; a suspected Asian hornet is reported to APHA instead.
A European hornet nest is normally cleared in a single visit. Apex attends 7 days a week with no call-out fee, and a suspected Asian hornet is reported to APHA rather than treated.
See a Real Apex Hornet Job in Leeds
A European hornet nest in a roof stopped a roofing company carrying out maintenance, so the homeowner called Apex Pest Control Ltd to investigate and remove it. Watch the inspection below.
Why Leeds Homeowners Choose Apex
Apex Pest Control Ltd is a local, family-run pest control company, a BPCA-certified member, trusted across South and West Yorkshire.
"Nathan tells you exactly what you have — European hornet, Asian hornet, or wasp — then treats a European hornet nest at source and stays with the job until the colony is gone."
- BPCA Level 2 Award in Pest Management
- RSPH Level 2 qualified — pest management
- COSHH 2002 trained — safe chemical handling
- Work at Height Regulations 2005 — high nests treated from the ground
- Local Leeds technician — attends every job himself
Correct ID First
Apex Pest Control Ltd tells you exactly what you have — European hornet, Asian hornet, or wasp — before any work.
Local Leeds Technician
Nathan Marshall is your BPCA-certified Leeds technician — not a call centre. Founder Tony Johnson brings 40 years across pest control, forestry and wildlife.
Safe With Big Stingers
Apex Pest Control treats hornet nests in full protective kit — never a DIY job given the larger sting.
Accredited & Insured
BPCA-certified member, CHAS registered, RSPH Level 2 qualified, with £5M public liability insurance.
Every hornet job is quoted upfront after a free assessment, with no call-out fee. Call Nathan — your local Leeds technician · 0113 390 4270.
Where We Cover in Leeds
Apex Pest Control Ltd covers all of Leeds and the surrounding areas, including Roundhay, Headingley, Chapel Allerton, Horsforth, Morley, Garforth, Pudsey, Alwoodley, Moortown and Wetherby. Click any area below to centre it on the map.
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Hornet Control Across Leeds
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Transparent Pricing
Hornet Control Prices in Leeds
Apex Pest Control Ltd treats a European hornet nest in Leeds for a fixed price, quoted upfront after a free assessment, with no call-out fee — there is no extra charge for evenings or weekends.
European hornet nest
Fixed price, quoted upfront
Free assessment · no call-out fee, ever
- A European hornet nest treated at source, typically in a single visit
- No extra charge for evenings or weekends
- A suspected Asian hornet is reported to APHA, who provide nest destruction free of charge
- Every job is quoted before any work begins
A suspected Asian hornet is a different matter: it is reported to APHA, who provide nest destruction free of charge, so Apex Pest Control will identify it and guide you through reporting rather than charge to treat it. View our full price list.
What Apex Customers Say
"Tom arrived on time and sorted it within twenty minutes."
"Quick, punctual, knowledgeable, trustworthy and reassuring."
"A gem of a company — used them for years. Tony never overplays the treatment needed."
Reviews are genuine and labelled by their true location and platform. Apex does not yet hold Leeds-specific hornet reviews and does not present any review as a Leeds review.
Pest Intelligence
The European Hornet
The European hornet (Vespa crabro) is the UK's largest native social wasp — far bigger than a common wasp, less aggressive than its size suggests, but with a larger sting that makes treatment a job for a professional.
Hornets in Leeds
Apex Pest Control Ltd is called to suspected hornets across Leeds through summer and autumn, and most turn out to be large wasps or European hornets — the genuine Asian hornet remains rare in Yorkshire.
European hornet nests appear in the wall cavities, lofts and chimneys of older Leeds housing and in hollow trees across the leafier suburbs like Roundhay and Alwoodley.
Apex Pest Control identifies the species on site, treats European hornet nests safely, and reports any suspected Asian hornet to APHA — the correct, lawful response.
Leeds at a Glance
The Asian Hornet: Report It, Don't Treat It
Apex Pest Control Ltd follows UK law and BPCA best practice on hornets — treating the native European hornet professionally, and never treating the invasive Asian hornet.
- European hornet — treated like a wasp nest — a native species treated under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 and in full protective equipment.
- Asian hornet — a notifiable invasive species — under retained EU Regulation 1143/2014 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, its nests must be destroyed only by APHA-trained operatives.
- Apex never treats a suspected Asian hornet — the team identifies it and reports it to APHA, who provide a free nest-destruction service and protect local honey bees.
- Report a suspected Asian hornet — via the APHA Asian Hornet Watch service, the gov.uk invasive non-native species guidance, and BPCA best practice.
For Leeds Landlords & Businesses
Apex Pest Control Ltd also helps Leeds landlords, letting agents and businesses with hornets — fast species identification, safe treatment of European hornet nests, Asian hornet reporting, and a clear written record of the work for your files.
For sites that need ongoing cover, Apex Pest Control Ltd offers scheduled commercial pest management with full documentation. Explore our commercial pest control →
For Landlords & Commercial Sites
- Fast species identification — European hornet, Asian hornet, or wasp
- Safe treatment of European hornet nests; Asian hornet reported to APHA
- A clear written record of the work for tenancy and audit files
- BPCA-certified, £5M-insured technicians
Hornet Control in Leeds — Your Questions Answered
Answers to the questions Leeds residents ask most often about hornet control. Each answer is self-contained and mirrored in the page schema.
Is it a wasp or a hornet?
A European hornet is much larger than a wasp — 18 to 35mm against a wasp's 12 to 18mm — brown and yellow, and often seen flying after dark. Apex Pest Control Ltd confirms the species before quoting, so you only pay for the treatment you need.
How do I tell an Asian hornet from a European hornet?
An Asian hornet has a near-black body and a distinctive orange face, while a European hornet is brown and yellow. The Asian hornet is a notifiable invasive species — if you suspect one, Apex Pest Control Ltd will help you report it to APHA rather than treat it.
How much does hornet control cost in Leeds?
Apex Pest Control Ltd treats a European hornet nest for a fixed price, quoted upfront after a free assessment, with no call-out fee. A suspected Asian hornet is reported to APHA, who destroy the nest free of charge.
Are hornets dangerous?
European hornets are less aggressive than their size suggests, but the larger sting carries more venom than a wasp's, so treatment is never a DIY job. Apex Pest Control Ltd treats every hornet nest in full protective kit.
I think I've seen an Asian hornet — what should I do?
Do not disturb it. Note the location, and report it through the APHA Asian Hornet Watch service. Apex Pest Control Ltd can help you identify it first and guide you through reporting.
Where do hornets build their nests?
European hornets nest above ground — in hollow trees, wall cavities, lofts, chimneys and outbuildings. Apex Pest Control Ltd locates the nest and treats it at source.
Is it bees instead?
Possibly — bees are protected pollinators that Apex Pest Control Ltd relocates rather than treats. See our bee removal in Leeds service.
Still have questions about hornet control in Leeds? Call 0113 390 4270 — we are available 7 days a week.
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Large Hornet or a Nest at Your Leeds Home?
Apex Pest Control Ltd will identify the species, treat a European hornet nest safely, and guide you on an Asian hornet — for a free quote, with no call-out fee. Call Nathan, your local Leeds technician, on 0113 390 4270, 7 days a week.
- 0113 390 4270 — Leeds local line
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- Serving Leeds & West Yorkshire