Hornets and wasps
Despite the fact that the places of settlements of hornets or wasps do not have a direct dependence on human habitation, the need to bring them out on a personal plot or near an apiary arises quite often. At the same time, given the nature of these insects and their ability to sting extremely painfully, it becomes obvious that it is easiest to deal with them using non-contact methods. To date, special traps have been developed and are actively used in practice, with the help of which it becomes very easy to catch a hornet and a wasp, and the process of getting rid of these insects is as safe as possible. In this article, you will learn how to make such traps with your own hands, learn how to properly catch a hornet or wasp, and be fully equipped when such unwanted neighbors appear on the site.
The worst thing a hornet has is its sting. Only because of this seemingly small weapon, everyone is afraid of the hornet: insects, birds, and mammals. But this fear has good reasons - the sting of a hornet can pierce even thick skin and introduce a potent toxin into the tissues underneath. Therefore, if a hornet stung, the consequences will always be unpleasant. In some cases, a hornet bite can even be fatal. We will talk further about what a hornet sting looks like and how it works.
Hornets are insects that can cause a lot of trouble to summer residents, gardeners, beekeepers and just those with whom they settle on private territory. Not only is it impossible to approach their nest at close range without sad health consequences, they also willingly feed on ripe raspberries, strawberries or grapes, destroying the crop. For beekeepers, the invasion of hornets from the plantings or groves surrounding the apiary threatens to lose several bee colonies. Therefore, everyone who lives and works on earth should know where the hornets live, how to find their patrimony and how to behave with them.
Why are hornet stings so painful? How strong is their venom containing various powerful toxins? Perhaps the pain effect is due to the fact that this huge wasp can inject a very large portion of poison under the skin of a person in one attack? Why, finally, some hornets can even kill a person with their bite? Similar questions have long been asked by people around the world, and especially those who know firsthand what hornet venom is. Entire groups of scientists have conducted numerous studies on this topic, thanks to which today quite a lot is known about the properties of hornet venom and its effect on the human body. Let's take a closer look at what you can expect from hornets and their bites.