The incident occurred on June 5. Volunteer firefighters from Gromadka:
(…) Removing a hornet threat from our kindergarten in Gromadka.
What are the rules for reporting hazards posed by swarms or nests of hymenopteran insects?
According to the website of the Republic of Poland, the 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);
- where they are located, how the swarm or nest can be accessed, and which object the incident concerns;
- whether there are hazards in the object associated with the people present there, in particular whether groups of children (kindergartens, 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 where 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 the insects are present.
