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Red alert: Asian hornet threatens Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania!
The Asian hornet is spreading across Europe and is expected in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Citizens should report sightings.
Red alert: Asian hornet threatens Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania!
There are currently worrying developments regarding the Asian hornet in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania region. This invasive species has been known in Europe since 2004 and has spread at a rapid pace. It probably came to France with plant exports from China and now moves around 80 kilometers every year. While the hornet has already been spotted in cities such as Hamburg, Bremen, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has so far been spared. But the experts warn: the situation could change quickly.
The Asian hornet reaches a size of 1.5 to 2.5 centimeters, making it smaller than its European relative. Their hunger for native insects, especially honey bees, poses a serious threat to biodiversity. This hornet has no natural predators in Europe and could therefore unbalance native ecosystems. “We have to be attentive and urgently report sightings, ideally with a photo,” the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State Office for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Geology (LUNG) calls for vigilance.
Measures and reporting options
The LUNG and the German Nature Conservation Association (NABU) have set up special reporting options to record sightings of the hornet. If you discover a nest, you are advised to contact LUNG immediately - you should definitely not intervene yourself. The effort involved in removing nests is enormous and requires both human and financial resources. A nest in Wahlstedt has already been successfully removed, which underlines the urgency of the situation. Beekeepers and all nature lovers are called upon to closely observe their surroundings and document their observations.
But who is the Asian hornet really? It is considered a “severely invasive species” and can cause great damage. The nests of this hornet are often built in treetops at heights of over ten meters, but they can also be found in sheds or bushes. In contrast to the European hornet, which is strictly protected, the Asian hornet can wreak havoc unhindered. Michael Meyer, a biologist in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, is certain: “If we do nothing, it will continue to spread and endanger our ecosystem.”
The exciting world of music and art
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The question remains whether we can cope with the threat posed by the Asian hornet and at the same time pay attention to the exciting creative expression in music. There is an opportunity in nature and art that must be preserved.