Hornets are larger than native bees, and create their nests by chewing through old logs, dead trees, etc, and using the wood pulp to create "cells" for their eggs. While it is possible they might be attracted to the wood and chew through it to create a nest (the same way they can on siding on a house), it is not typical, and you would see the damage to the bee house as they created their nest. I hope this helps.Susan