Nest near the playground discovered - eliminated in time before the holiday games
In the Goddelauer Volkspark, a nest of the Asian hornets was discovered - and of all things in the immediate vicinity of the playground there. The Environmental Group of Büchnerstadt Riedstadt had the primary nest removed in time before the start of the holiday games. Support came from the building yard and the Goddelau volunteer fire brigade.
The handball -sized nest was in a blackberry bush at a height of around 50 centimeters. Due to the close proximity to the play area, there was an increased risk for children playing and caring for playing.
The Asian hornets ( Vespa Velutina ) is an invasive way and is considered a threat to the domestic insect world - especially for honeybees. The animals chase other insects, including bees, butterflies and spiders, to supply their offspring.
Between May and July, Asian hornets build so -called primary nests, often near the ground or in hedges. Later in the year, the grown people move to large secondary nests, which can become up to one meter high and usually hang high up in tree tops.
Since March 2025, Asian hornets nationwide has been an established species. Nevertheless, nests in sensitive areas - like here on a playground - remains essential.
(Riedstadt - Red/PSR)
Contribution picture: Thomas Tschöpe and Kai Gersema from the building yard with Sandra Seum when removing the nest. Photo: City of Riedstadt
