Hornet alarm in Leipzig: Tenants in the prefabricated building in great concern

Hornet alarm in Leipzig: Tenants in the prefabricated building in great concern

Leipzig - The unexpected neighborhood of a hornet colony ...

anxiety and uncertainty in prefabricated buildings

In a Leipzig prefabricated building at Hainveilchenweg 12, the residents experience an alarming situation. Hornets have started building their nests in the stairwell for about three weeks, which triggers considerable fear of tenants. "It's terrible. I'm afraid for my family," says 37-year-old Suse Chlebus, who is particularly concerned about the security of her two-year-old grandson. She mentions the severity of a hornet stitch, which should be up to ten times more painful than that of a wasp sting, and warns of the dangers for allergy sufferers.

A call to the landlords

Despite multiple complaints by the residents with their landlord, the LWB, the efforts for help have so far remained fruitless. Suse Chlebus reports: "We have been referring to the problem for two weeks, but no help has come so far. Does something really have to happen first?" In view of the threatening situation, the tenants even turned to the fire brigade to receive support.

an incomprehensible landlord

At the request of BILD, a spokeswoman for the LWB commented and said that the company was informed about the situation. However, she emphasized that it was not a hornet nest in the stairwell, but that the insects on the facade would live near a window. The only advice to the tenants is to keep the windows closed, which does not reduce the concerns of the residents. The prospect of the soon end of the hornet season in autumn brings the tenants little consolation.

The legal protection of the hornets

The situation is made more difficult by the legal protection under which the hornets are. According to the Federal ARGACTION PROCESS, the animals may not be killed or their nests destroyed. A relocation could only take place with the consent of the nature conservation authority, by specialized specialists. Anyone who violates these rules must expect sensitive fines of up to 50,000 euros. These strict regulations illustrate the challenges that the tenants face - on the one hand the fear of hornets, and on the other hand the legal provisions that severely restrict their scope for maneuver.

cohesion of the community

This situation also shows the potential to strengthen the tenant community. Often, those affected are increasingly looking for dialogue with each other and trying to start joint initiatives to find solutions. Despite the challenges, the tenants try to support each other and to share the information about the hornets and possible alternatives. A broad participation could help increase the pressure on the landlord to finally take the necessary measures.

The hornet problem in Hainveilchenweg 12 raises fundamental questions about the responsibility of landlords and the protection of animals. While the tenants are looking for support in this worrying situation, it remains to be seen which steps are taken to ensure both the well -being of the residents and the protection of these protected insects.