User's hornet battle on TikTok sparks safety concerns

A video showcasing risky behaviour appeared on TikTok. A particular user shared a recording narrating her battle with hornets. The woman decided to deal with the insects on her own. Unfortunately, her idea could have ended tragically. How should one properly remove a hornet's nest?

Previously operating under Music.ly, TikTok is a social media platform that quickly gained enormous popularity worldwide. The app allows users to create, share, and watch videos.

New trends and challenges often appear on the platform. Generally, these go viral. However, videos that evoke extreme emotions such as shock, outrage, or joy achieve equally high results.

Hornets are a nightmare for people living on the outskirts of cities and villages. The insects most often nest in quiet, nature-surrounded places. They can be found in garden and farm buildings, attics, sheds, gazebos, barns, or under roof eaves. Insects are hazardous for people allergic to their venom.

An anti-guide on how to remove a hornet’s nest appeared on TikTok. A user posted a video of her actions to eliminate the insects nested in the ventilation. The woman took insect spray and generously sprayed the vent. After a short moment, hornets began to come out of the holes. Then we only hear a squeal and her escaping the bathroom. In subsequent videos, we see that the risky action ended successfully, but we strongly discourage experimenting on your own.

If we notice that hornets have nested in our home, we should immediately notify the appropriate services. It’s best to call the fire brigade and report the problem. The officers will decide what’s best to do in the given situation. Acting on your own is dangerous.