Wasp Nest – Wasps & Hornets

If hornets nest in the immediate living environment, human residents usually feel uncomfortable. Advantages in terms of the aggressiveness of the insect species are too stubborn. The fact is that hornets are more peaceful and harmless than their relatives, wasps. When not defending their nest, hornets will only sting if squeezed. They don’t aim for sweets at all. In addition,…

Unfortunately, it is not easy when a colony of wasps has nested in the ground in the house or in the garden. After all, wasps should not be simply removed, smoked out or destroyed. Because despite all the opposing opinions, wasps are also useful for nature. Although wasps do not pollinate flowers and plants, they eat a lot…

A wasp sting can be very painful, but in most cases it is harmless. A burning pain is felt immediately after the sting, and the skin around the puncture site swells and becomes red. The itching follows relatively quickly. As a rule, both swelling and itching subside on their own after about 3-4 days. The itching is a normal…

Wasps are protected. This protection was not established without reason: wasps belong to a group of winged creatures that are extremely important to our ecosystem. The inhabitants of a single wasp nest eat about half a kilogram of other insects every day. They are thus crucial in keeping insect pest populations in check. This will also help you, because…

Fortunately, many gardeners take note of insect deaths and counteract it with insect hotels in their own gardens, for example. It is not just the animals that benefit from such initiatives, the keeper can also pursue a task and enjoy observing the hustle and bustle. Most of the time, however, he does not notice much of the…

When hornets occur, a distinction must be made between two different cases. On the one hand, it is about chasing away a single insect. On the other hand, it is sometimes necessary or at least desirable to drive away a whole hornet colony that has taken up residence in the garden or in a roller shutter box. Outside…

It’s so great to sit in the garden in summer when the weather is nice and enjoy the day, if possible with an ice cream or a delicious drink. Often the joy is clouded by wasps who want to nibble with us all the time. You have to be careful not to get them in your mouth,…

The fresh green of grasses and plants, as well as the colorful splendor of fragrant flowers are not the only harbingers of spring. Nature is awakening and this also includes the fact that numerous queens of wasps are looking for a suitable place for their new nest. The insects only make sure that the chosen location is…

If wasps are in the vicinity, they spoil many outdoor fun in summer. An undisturbed lingering at the laid coffee table is spoiled by the buzzing pests as well as a happy barbecue evening on the terrace. Even if there is no wasp’s nest nearby, the uninvited guests appear and act as spoilers, because their stings are…