Hornets in need: Experts provide gentle relocation in Forchheim!

Hornets in need: Experts provide gentle relocation in Forchheim!

In the Forchheim district group, the BUND Nature Conservation team ensures powerful protection of the hornets, and it is anything but about hectic or even poison. As the Wiesentbote has been made to implement hornet nests, which are sometimes built in residential areas in problematic locations. These peaceful insect hunters, which belong to the family of the folds, are particularly protected and that is a good thing, because their presence is very valuable for the environment.

A hornet people that catches up to 500 grams of insects per day is a real help in the garden. They keep pests in chess and prove to be useful roommates. In order to prevent conflicts with people, the district group has been making a trained expert available since 2025, who acts with a lot of skill and without the use of poisons. Interested citizens who want to record a relocated hornet people in their garden are welcome to report to the BN Office Forchheim or directly with Stefan Leidenberger. The contact details are the Email Kreisgruppe@bn-forchheim.de or by phone at 0171 62 49 941.

The hornets in portrait

The hornet (Vespa Crabro) is the largest social wasp type in Germany and can be up to 4 centimeters long. A good story is associated with the adventures of their hired queens, who from mid -May, nests in hollow trees or rarely also in the earth. These nests can grow up to 60 cm tall and house hundreds of animals until late summer. The hornets themselves are peaceful, eat nectar, fruit and sweet tree juices and feed their larvae with captured insects. Most hornets die in late autumn, only hibernate young females and have prepared everything for next year.

protection and regulations

The protection of the hornets is regulated by the Federal Agency Act, which prohibits disruptions, harassment or even killing of these insects. This also applies to their nesting facilities, which may not be damaged or destroyed, unless there is an exemption. As the Nürnberger Environmental Office , a hornet representative must assess the situation on site in such cases. If a distance is necessary, this should be done by a commissioned pest control.

It should be emphasized that the relocation of a hornet's nest is free, while approval for removal costs an administrative fee of 50 euros. Nowadays, the application can be easily made online via "Mein Nuremberg", which significantly simplifies the process for everyone involved.

Overall, the commitment of the BUND nature conservation shows how important a harmonious coexistence is between humans and nature. The respectful handling of these fascinating insects is not only essential for biodiversity, but also enriches life in our gardens.