On Thursday, October 7, firefighters were called to a wasp nest on Grunwaldzka Street in Bolesławiec. The danger has been removed.
What are the rules for reporting dangers posed by swarms or nests of hymenopteran insects?
According to the website of the Republic of Poland, a person reporting an incident involving a swarm or nest should provide, in addition to their first and last name (function or position) and the telephone number from which they are reporting the incident, the following information:
- the type of insects (if possible);
- their location, access to the swarm or nest, and the object concerned by the incident;
- whether there are dangers in the object connected with the 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 the 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 about their presence.
