Lukewarm, it's a good day to hike. However, not every climb is so beautiful. On September 20, 20 Taipei and New Taipei citizens were attacked by a swarm, killing two and injuring nine.
It is understood. On the morning of the 20th, 20 people met to hike on the Bafenliao Trail in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, and suddenly encountered hundreds of tiger bees attacked, 11 people were slightly or seriously injured by the stung, 2 of them lost their breathing heartbeat and were sent to the hospital without treatment.
According to the members of the group, starting from the mountain trailhead at 10 a.m., after walking for more than 1 hour, hundreds of bees suddenly appeared towards them, many people were stung by bees and shouted that it hurt, and everyone pulled their legs and ran away, but there was nowhere to hide.
Firefighters dispatched 20 vehicles, a total of 51 people, arrived at the scene to participate in the rescue, and sent the injured patients to the hospital for treatment, in the process of rescue, caused 4 firefighters to be stung.
It is reported that a total of 11 people were attacked by bees, and 2 died, namely a 69-year-old man and a 66-year-old man. Many netizens said that "it's so miserable, it's good to go out, and suddenly I died" and "I didn't prepare in advance when I went out, and it was dangerous to encounter a swarm attack." So, how scary are tiger bees? How to repel tiger bees?
How scary are tiger bees? Expert: Fearful
It is understood that on May 4, 2020, it was first found in the United States, and now it is flooded in the United States, the body length of the tiger bee is 2.5 cm to 6.6 cm, the head is orange-yellow, the abdomen has black sky lines, the stinger is very long, and the human ordinary protective clothing is easy to be pierced.
In fact, the tiger bee is actually a species of bumblebee, and according to experts, the tiger bee is known for its powerful aggressive and highly toxic sting, and is widely regarded as one of the most feared insects in the world. So, how scary are tiger bees?
First of all, the aggressiveness of the tiger bee. Steller bees usually actively attack any creature that threatens their territory or nest, whether it is humans or other animals.
Steller bees attack extremely quickly, they will quickly fly to the target and bite each other with their powerful jaws, then use their sharp stinging needles to pierce the opponent's skin and inject poison.
The shell of the tiger bee is tough, and the bee sting is difficult to pierce the body surface of the tiger bee. With such a huge disparity in strength, it caused the rapid death of native bees. It is known that an Asian bumblebee can kill the heads of 40 bees in one minute. Steller bees bite off all American bees and can wipe out a honeycomb in minutes.
According to biological experts, once attacked by tiger bees, victims will feel severe pain, and may have allergic reactions, even life-threatening, so tiger bee attacks may be fatal.
Secondly, the venom of the tiger bee. The venom of the tiger bee contains a variety of strong neurotoxins and blood toxins that can quickly affect the nervous and circulatory systems of the victim.
It is reported that victims of tiger bee may experience symptoms such as dizziness, difficulty breathing, palpitations, nausea and vomiting. In some extreme cases, Stings from tiger bees can even lead to toxic shock and death. Because the toxicity of tiger bees is extremely strong, general anti-poison drugs and treatments are often ineffective against its toxicity.
In addition, the nest structure and number of tiger bees are particularly complex. The nests of tiger bees are usually located underground or in hollows in trees, and the interior of the nest is complex and massive. In general, there are hundreds or even thousands of tiger bees in a nest, which form a highly organized social structure.
In general, although the scary aspects of tiger bees cannot be ignored, we should also understand the importance of their presence for ecological balance. The tiger bee is an important pollen disperser and plays an important role in plant reproduction and ecosystem stability.
How to repel tiger bees?
As a common insect, because of its strong aggression and venom, Steller's bee will bring serious threats to humans and local bees, so how to effectively and safely drive away Steller's bee will be a compulsory course for many beekeepers and hiking enthusiasts. So, how should you drive away tiger bees?
First of all, it is important to ensure that the repellent of tiger bees is carried out in a safe environment, as improper handling may irritate them and raise the risk of being stabbed. Due to the swarm and aggressive nature of tiger bees, lay people should never try.
Before starting the drive, you need the following tools: long-sleeved clothing, wide-brimmed hats, nylon socks, sturdy large plastic bags, long-handled pruning shears, two or more cans of wasp insecticide, and a long-edged knife. These tools can help us clean up the nest of tiger bees quickly and efficiently.
When repelling tiger bees, two methods are usually used: one is by spraying natural insect repellents such as lemongrass oil, peppermint oil and tea tree oil; The other is to spray large amounts of chemical pesticides for insects, causing them to die of poisoning. The experimental results show that the effect of short-distance spraying is better, while the effect of long-distance spraying is worse and the risk is higher.
After successful spraying, the nest of the tiger bee can be burned by fire. Or use a long knife to cut it down until it is all eliminated and then bury it.
Finally, if a tiger bee is found in life, it is recommended to immediately call the police and evacuate to a safe area. Wait until it is safe to return to the area.
summary
As the most common insect, the harm to humans and other animals is huge, we should not take the harm of tiger bees, do not provoke them, and bring threats to their own life safety.