The operation took place on Tuesday, 17 August in Żeliszów. Volunteer firefighters from Stare Jaroszowice reported on the intervention:
Firefighters on the operation
What are the rules for reporting hazards caused by swarms or nests of hymenopteran insects?
According to the website of the Republic of Poland, in addition to their first and last name (function or position) and the telephone number from which they are reporting the incident, the person reporting a swarm or nest should provide the following information:
- the type of insects (if possible);
- where they are located, what access there is to the swarm or nest, and which object the incident concerns;
- whether there are hazards in the object related to people staying there, in particular whether groups of children (preschools, schools) or people with limited mobility are present.
What should—and should not—be done when encountering a swarm or nest of hymenopteran insects?
- Do not approach a nest or swarm closer than 20 m in open terrain, or leave the room in which the insects are located.
- Do not attempt to remove the swarm or nest yourself.
- Do not irritate the insects by throwing various objects at them or spraying them with water or insecticides.
- Warn people approaching the insects’ habitat that they are present.
