How to Survive a Yellow-Legged Hornet Attack 👀 (Protect Your Eyes First)

Описание: Your hedge trimmer just sliced open a yellow-legged hornet nest (also called the Asian hornet, not the "murder hornet"): protect your eyes first, because these hornets can spray their venom. Don't freeze (that only works with a single hornet far from its nest): one arm over your eyes, one hand on the back of your neck, and run to the house or your car. Don't swat: a crushed hornet releases an alarm scent. Hornets keep their stinger and can sting again and again: take off your rings before your fingers swell. A sting in the mouth or throat, a swollen face, trouble breathing or dizziness: call 9-1-1 (allergic: epinephrine pen first, then 9-1-1). Several stings or venom in your eyes: rinse with water and call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Never remove a nest yourself: call a professional, and report suspected yellow-legged hornets to your state department of agriculture. #Shorts #survival #hornet (sources: USDA APHIS, Georgia Department of Agriculture, Clemson HGIC, Mayo Clinic, CDC/NIOSH, MedlinePlus, Cheng et al. 2017, JAMA Ophthalmology 2021)