How to deal with hornets: 12 easy and safe ways
Hornets do not differ in aggression, unlike ordinary wasps. However, when insects settle near residential premises, attacks by adults are possible. Hornets can take any movement as a threat. When insects appear, they try to get rid of them.
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The benefits and harms of hornets
The hornet eats the bee.
Hornets destroy many insects that can harm plants and trees. They feed on flies, locusts, aphids, psyllids, mites. Thus, with the help of hornets, it is possible to preserve the crop.
However, along with this, giant wasps eat fruits and berries. They are also able to destroy the apiary and eat honey. Hornet venom is toxic and can cause an allergic reaction.
Insect bites dangerous. In this regard, the neighborhood with them causes concern.
How to spot a hornet nest
A few single flying individuals already mean that insects live or are just beginning to equip their homes somewhere on the site. There are several places where they are most common:
- on the crown of a tree;
- in the attic;
- in the shed;
- under a canopy;
- under the roof;
- in the ground.
Hornet control methods
When hornets appear on the site, it is necessary to carry out a set of measures. You need to take into account the number of individuals, their place of distribution and the presence of other insects. The fight consists of:
- nest search;
- destruction of adults;
- elimination of the hive.
To find a hive, it is enough for an experienced beekeeper to catch one individual with a net or a tennis racket. A red thread is attached to the insect and released. Carefully observe the flight path.
Purchased drugs
In some cases, insecticide preparations will help. They are unsafe for various types of insects, so care must be taken.
Hornet nest.
So, these drugs are not used in areas where bees live. Well proven:
- Sinuzan;
- Tetkyx;
- Executioner.
Traps and lures
A closed trap is purchased at a hardware store or made by hand. To do this, you need to prepare beer, honey, a plastic bottle. Cut the bottle at the expansion site. Collect beer and add honey. Stir.
Turn the cut part of the container upside down and insert it into the bottle. Instead of honey, spoiled fruit or jam can be used.
A sticky trap involves the use of cardboard and a special strong glue (Ratrap or Alt). Glue is applied liberally over the entire area of the sheet. Fish, meat, fruits are placed in the middle. As a result, the hornet will stick. These traps are available at any hardware store.
Toxic substances
Boric acid is dangerous for hornets. Another proven remedy is dichlorvos. They spray the nest well. Entrances and exits are covered with putty, blown with mounting foam or rubbed with clay.
Fire and Water
Hornets can be drowned or burned. The choice of method depends on the location.
How to poison insects
You can make your own poison baits.
Homemade trap for hornets.
Poisonous for hornets are boric acid, Chlorophos or fly agaric decoction. They impregnate baits and leave. Those who fly will feast on food and die. Some use drugs from the Colorado potato beetle.
The second method is liquid traps. The bottle is cut in half so that the neck is slightly shorter. It is inserted into a bottle, inside which a liquid is poured with a pleasantly smelling poison. Animals get in and can't get back out.
How to destroy the nest during the construction phase
If the insects have just picked up a place for themselves and are starting to build a dwelling, then at this stage it will be much easier to remove them from the site. The first parts are simply knocked down with a stick and burned.
The other way does not involve close contact. The stick is moistened with ammonia, vinegar or boric acid and placed in the center of the nest. The hornets stop building it and go in search of a new place.
When the situation is running
It happens that in the room where the hornets have settled for a long time, there is not enough space for people. This happens, though quite rarely. You can get rid of a large number of individuals with the help of smoke bombs. It is important to apply them completely in an empty room where there are no products.
For safety reasons, special services are called in to remove the colony. Specialists always use several methods.
Safety regulations
Some tips for pest control:
- work in tight clothing that covers all parts of the body. A protective mesh mask is put on the face, gloves are put on the hands;
Hive of hornets.
- do not make sudden movements and do not run away even when attacked. They move slowly and calmly. Retreat to a safe distance;
- antihistamines, ice, alcohol, bandage are prepared in advance;
- do not make noise near the hive to prevent insects from flying out;
- they are engaged in destruction at night, since the activity of the hornets is significantly reduced at this time;
- if necessary, call specialists who will quickly cope with this task.
Prevention
The appearance of hornets is inevitable. In order to identify insects in time, be sure to inspect the sites in the spring. When hives are found, they are immediately destroyed. This will be much easier to do at once than when a huge number of individuals appear. Elimination of the uterus will help to avoid re-erection of the dwelling.
Conclusion
You can get rid of hornet nests in any way. With the help of traps, it will be possible to catch even a small number of individuals. It is very important to be careful and work in special clothing to avoid serious consequences.
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