We have a hornets nest , papery huge hive- very large, inside an evergreen shrub?

Question

Are hornets beneficial for the garden as far as pollinating and destroying bad insects ?

Answer 1

They can be beneficial, but they're usually considered undesireable around homes.  

Answer 2

Hornets are considered pests because they can cause serious stings. Some people are particularly suseptible to hornet venom and should be avoided.  Hornets are predators and feed on other small insects, but I don't consider them as beneficial insects.  They do not pollinate plants.

Answer 3

Yes, they can be beneficial in both of these areas; however, they can be nasty pests as well.