Hornets are among the more serious pest encounters a Dubai property can face. Larger, louder and considerably more forceful than common wasps, hornets are capable of delivering a sting that is noticeably more painful, and a mature nest can house a large, highly defensive colony that reacts quickly to any disturbance nearby. For households with children, pets, or anyone with a known sting allergy, a hornet nest close to the home is not something to wait on.