Invasive Wasp Species Targeted in Denmark – Raising Concerns in Sweden

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The invasive velvet hornet, also known as the killer hornet, has been seen in Denmark for the first time, reports DN. – It will not be possible to keep it out of Britain, nor Sweden, biologist Didrik Vanhoenacker tells the newspaper.

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The unwanted and invasive species velvet hornet, which originates from Southeast Asia, has been seen for the first time in Denmark. Concerns are now growing that it will make its way to the rest of Scandinavia and Sweden, where it could cause great damage to bee pollination and the ecosystem, according to biologist Didrik Vanhoenacker.

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The invasive velvet hornet has been discovered in Denmark for the first time.

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While drinking coffee in the garden in summer, they are sometimes annoying, but many wasps are under special protection. The Office for Environmental Protection points out this. During the summer months, the Office currently receives many requests for the handling of insects. However, some species of wasps, such as the hornet, have become rare in many regions. Therefore, the Federal Nature Protection Act prohibits [...] The article Poultry Pest …

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The velvet hornet has now been observed in Denmark. There are concerns that European honeybees are now increasingly threatened, including in the Nordic countries. The velvet hornet, Vespa velutina nigrithorax, belongs to the hornet family and occurs naturally in Asia. It is initially suspected to have arrived in Europe with a shipment of pottery from China to France in 2004, and has since quickly spread to Spain, Switzerland and even Germany. Ob…

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However, some species of wasps, such as the hornet, have become rare in many regions. Therefore, the Federal Nature Protection Act prohibits the destruction of their nests or the killing of animals. Anyone who violates these regulations acts improperly and can fine up to 50,000...