Thank you for that information BlackRoze! Unfortunately for both my husband and I, we are very familiar with these deadly hornets. We both carry epi-pens because of them. Actually 2 epi-pens because one is not enough to get either of us to the hospital in time!

You are correct when you say they are very agressive. When my husband was stung last summer, the sentries actually chased him for about 1000 yards and he was stung 3 times! These guys mean business!

We did leave the destruction of the nest to the profressionals! Or so I thought!

Upon further inspection this morning, it looks as though the activity last night was just some of the brood looking for their home. They have disappeared. So tonight, we will get the pole pruners out and cut off the limb and burn the remaining nest.

This nest was bigger than a soccer ball but smaller than a basketball and that was just in the course of 4 days!

This has been quite an experience. I will post pictures shortly!