Waspennester: Caution in combating - Expert Council for Uckermarkers

Waspennester: Caution in combating - Expert Council for Uckermarkers

An apparently harmless grip to the mailbox can lead to an unexpected fright for many homeowners. This was recently a 52-year-old woman from the Uckermark when she returned home after a short vacation and found that wasps had nestled in her stainless steel letter box. This incident illustrates the challenges associated with the nest building of wasps near living areas.

Why wasps should not be ignored

Although wasps are not one of the specially protected species, Dr. Torsten Blohm, head of the nature conservation area in the Uckermark district administration, a considered procedure when it comes to nest construction. Your aggressive reaction usually only occurs if you feel threatened. In fact, hornets that are a kind of wasp nine and can have up to 700 copies can be relatively harmless as long as you can't get too close to them. In times when Nestbau is particularly common, residents should try to tolerate the nests for a short time.

The right reaction to wasp nests

Terrifyingly, the wrong handling of wasp nests can have catastrophic consequences. An incident near Prenzlau shows that the use of a gas flamet launcher in the fight against a wasp nest ended in a fire from a wooden shed. Dr. Blohm warns against reacting panicked and instead recommends that you stay calm and, if necessary, consult a hornet supervisor. Three volunteers in the Uckermark are available here.

Preventive measures in everyday life

In daily practice there are numerous simple measures to keep wasps away, especially during the grill and coffee breaks. Dr. Blohm recommends covering cakes with hoods and storing grill goods in closed pots. He warns of most of the "miracle cures" who often only cost money instead of achieving the desired results. Offers for pest control should only be addressed if an official confirmation has been obtained that this is necessary.

Conclusion and sensitization

This incident and the reactions to it are not only isolated cases, but part of a larger topic in dealing with nature in urban areas. If people are better informed about the behavior of wasps and hornets, they can safely and respectfully deal with these insects. The goal should be to find a balance between man and nature instead of panicking and possibly using dangerous methods.