Enormous ‘Alien-Like’ Wasp Nest, Equivalent to a ’70-Inch TV,’ Found by Homeowner in Bathroom.
It showed a toilet underneath the pile with thousands of dead wasps on the floor and bathroom sink in the dilapidated home
The wasps – which feast on other insects – can be aggressive to humans as they nest and scavenge for food near homes.
They are known to be a destructive and invasive pest in Australia but are a protected species in the northern hemisphere.
‘Usually this species build their nest underground so to see the detail of this [one] is truly incredible, a once in a lifetime opportunity’ he said on social media.
Mr Armel was able to video the extraordinary footage at close range because he had exterminated a large majority of the wasps the week before.
But there were stages to the extermination which left a number of stray insects buzzing about in the video.
‘I don’t recommend anyone to approach a nest of any size unless they are a trained professional,’ he added.
European wasps construct their homes with organic matter – first building an inner layer of comb to hold their larvae.
The wasps – which feast on other insects – can be aggressive to humans as they nest and scavenge for food near homes.
They are known to be a destructive and invasive pest in Australia but are a protected species in the northern hemisphere.
‘Usually this species build their nest underground so to see the detail of this [one] is truly incredible, a once in a lifetime opportunity’ he said on social media.
Mr Armel was able to video the extraordinary footage at close range because he had exterminated a large majority of the wasps the week before.
But there were stages to the extermination which left a number of stray insects buzzing about in the video.
‘I don’t recommend anyone to approach a nest of any size unless they are a trained professional,’ he added.
European wasps construct their homes with organic matter – first building an inner layer of comb to hold their larvae.
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14 March 2024
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