Invasive Art in Swisttal: Imker entfernt riesiges Nest der Asiatischen Hornisse

Imker Hans-Dieter Götze removed a massive nest of Asian hornets from an art installation near Swisttal, Germany.

The nest, which was about the size of a football, was located in a hollow tree trunk that was part of the installation by artist Thomas Baumgärtel. Götze said that he had never seen a nest of this size before.

Asian hornets are an invasive species that was first introduced to Europe in 2004. The hornets are known for their aggressive behavior and their stings can be painful and even fatal to humans.

Götze said that he was called to the site by Baumgärtel, who was concerned about the safety of visitors to his installation.

Götze said that he was able to remove the nest without incident. He said that he used a vacuum cleaner to suck up the hornets and then destroyed the nest.

Götze said that he was glad that he was able to remove the nest before anyone was injured.

Here are some additional facts about Asian hornets:

• Asian hornets are native to Southeast Asia.
• They were first introduced to Europe in 2004.
• The hornets are known for their aggressive behavior.
• Their stings can be painful and even fatal to humans.
• Asian hornets are a threat to honeybees.

If you see an Asian hornet, do not approach it.

Instead, contact your local pest control company.