Frélon Asiatique

[Suze01]

I noticed today, purely by chance, what I think is a Frélon Asiatique

queen starting to build a nest under my west facing kitchen window recess.

The

nest was almost entirely round (until it got knocked and broken which

is how I noticed it), a bit bigger than a golf ball but smaller than a

tennis ball with a tunnel type opening at the bottom. The beast is

about 2-3 centimetres long.

I am aware that these are

'enemy n°1' for honey bees and I have a number for a guy locally that I

could call upon who speacializes in FA . But in the meantime, is it OTT

to call someone out for one FA or can I blast her with a can of

Frélon/Guepes killer that I know is very effective and is a powerful

spray I can use from upto 6 metres away?

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[chris pp]

Just get as close as you feel comfortable and blast it, it won't hurt you and you don't need any help.

Well spotted, that is the beginning of a nest that can be a good 60cm high and produce a lot more queens.

Chris

[Suze01]

Thanks Chris, will blast her today. Another one bites the dust.