Everyone knows that hornets are dangerous for humans, but they do not always have to panic at the sight of one insect. It is necessary to understand when it is necessary to look for means to combat hornet, and when there is no reason for panic. Let's take a closer look at what is dangerous for a human hornet and what methods you can destroy it.
- What does the hornet look like? Description of an insect
- What is dangerous hornet?
- How to get rid of hornets with drugs
- Malathion
- Tetrix
- Chlorpyrifos
- Dichlorvos
- How to use a trap for wasps and hornets
- Buying traps
- How to make a trap yourself
- Destruction of hornets by improvised means
- Boric acid
- Poisoned meat
- Use of fire or water
What does the hornet look like? Description of an insect
The insect is an aggressive and large variety of wasp up to 55 mm long. The hornet has a rather long sting (up to 6.5 mm) through which it releases dangerous poison to humans.
Hornets live in families, building a nest of the substance they receive, chewing on rotten wood. Nests are built in quiet, quiet places: in attics, in attics, sheds, hollows, under hanging parts of the roof, on trees, fences. Sometimes they nest in the ground. Most adults appear closer to the end of summer or early autumn.
What is dangerous hornet?
In suburban areas hornets are extremely dangerous if there is an apiary nearby. They feed on other insects, quickly master the road to the hives, and ultimately destroy the colonies of bees, ruin the hives.
Many are interested in the question of whether the hornet stings a man. He rarely attacks people, only when there is a direct threat to the insect itself or its dwelling. But the hornets sting not once, but repeatedly, until the lack of poison. In most cases, the victim gets off with extensive swelling and an inflamed bite site. But if the poison causes an allergic reaction, the consequences can be sad. According to statistics, in 10-15% of cases the body gets severe poisoning, which is accompanied by numerous hemorrhages, heart palpitations, headaches.
Moreover, if you re-bite, the antibodies produced may not work, then the poison will cause an even greater allergic reaction in the body.So, if a nest of hornets appeared on the plot, it is advisable to get rid of it, especially if you have small children.
How to get rid of hornets with drugs
In the question of how to deal with hornets, often resort to the help of insecticidal agents that are sold in any stores of gardening products. The choice of these drugs is huge. Many of them allow you to fight simultaneously with several species of insects. Therefore, focus on newer drugs. Among the means existing in the market we can recommend the following.
Malathion
Relatively safe and inexpensive drug, based on malathion (organophosphate insecticide). It is also used to control bugs, Colorado beetles, cockroaches. Sold concentrated as powders or in liquid form.
Tetrix
Dutch professional drugwhich is usually sold only in bulk to specialized services. Buy this effective tool for personal use is not easy.
Chlorpyrifos
The tool on the basis of which produces a whole range of insect repellents: Phosban, Dursban, Xsulat, Agran, Get, etc. By adhering to the desired concentration, these drugs can be used in the fight against the yellow hornet.
Dichlorvos
One of the most popular drugs are drugs based on dichlorvos. But for the proper effect it is necessary to spray them directly on the nest. At the same time immediately kill the insects will not work. Usually the product is sprayed into a plastic bag, which is quickly put on the nest, tying it on top.
Having chosen the appropriate way to destroy the hornet's nest, it is necessary to start the procedures only in special clothes of a beekeeper, which covers the neck, face, hands, without leaving open areas on the body. It is necessary to carry out the planned procedures in the dark.At this time, all insects are inside the nest and inactive.
How to use a trap for wasps and hornets
Some gardeners struggle with this insect, exposing special traps to it. True, they will catch only individual workers, and the nest itself, where insects live and breed, will remain untouched. Therefore, it is possible to use the trap only in those areas where the large wasp has not made its home. Pay attention that there is no apiary near, otherwise honey bees will fall into the trap.
Buying traps
To combat the hornets, you can buy ready-made traps and hang them in places where the hornets live. In special stores you can buy special reusable plastic jars with several tiers and holes for insects.The design is designed so that they can not get back. As a rule, special bait products are also sold.
There are traps with a soft plastic body, which are designed to catch a small number of insects. In this case, you can buy several similar containers and hang them around the perimeter of the dangerous territory.
Special adhesive plates are also offered on the market. They are hung where the hornets appear most often. Insects sit on them, stick, and because they can not otlipnut, they die. This trap is used only once.
How to make a trap yourself
You can make a trap yourself from a regular 1.5-2 l plastic bottle. It is necessary to cut it in the middle, turn the upper part without a lid and insert it into the lower one filled with bait. As a bait, a mixture of beer with sugar or honey is used, hornets fly to the aromas of which. Climbing inside, they can’t get out and die there after a few days. Such traps begin to hang in the middle of spring. At this time there are the first scouts hornets.If there are many insects, and there are no nests in the area, you can hang several similar traps on it.
Destruction of hornets by improvised means
They fight insects in other, less complicated ways.
Boric acid
Boric acid or broth of the mushroom can be used both in traps and simply in cans placed on the site. To prepare the broth, take a tablespoon of boric acid or three caps of the mushroom, pour them with a glass of water and boil. 10 g of honey is added to the cooled mixture and poured into cans.
Poisoned meat
Since the insect is inherently a predator, it can easily be caught for meat. To begin with, prepare minced meat from suitable meat to lure hornets. Place it in cans on the territory of the site, in boxes or empty hives with open tap-holes.Make sure that this meat does not have access to domestic animals.
After a few days, insects will begin to fly en masse. Then it can be replaced with a poisoned bait. Parisian greens or arsenic sodium at the rate of 1 g of substance per 1 kg of meat are added to the meat. It is important to observe safety precautions when cooking, as these substances are extremely dangerous for humans. After use, all containers, hives and boxes should be thoroughly cleaned using hot water with lye.
Use of fire or water
The simplest means giving a guaranteed result are burning and drowning the nest. For example, it is watered with used engine oil or gasoline. In the latter case, if the nest is in a safe place, it can be set on fire. Oil watered nest on top. Do not forget to pre-lay a polyethylene under the nest so that the oil does not soak into the soil.
If the place is not very good, and it is important to preserve the integrity and cleanliness of the building, use water. For this purpose, water is poured into a sufficiently volumetric container, lifted up to the nest and immersed in it completely under water.Capacity must be fixed in this position and stand for at least half an hour. During this time, all individuals must die.
As you can see, there are many ways to get rid of the site from these insects. You can use both improvised and special tools that are sold in stores. In extreme cases, you can always call a special service to combat insects. But before embarking on extreme measures, consider whether they are really justified. Perhaps the hornets do not pose a great danger in your area.
