Velutina in Málaga
As if Vespa orientalis, which has grown very quickly and adapted extremely well, were not enough, now Vespa velutina has arrived, and it is more dangerous.
What is the difference?
It is no bigger than the native European hornet; its biggest difference is its behaviour
The main problem with velutina is that it is much more aggressive; in fact, the number of stings has tripled compared with native wasps. It is also harder to get rid of: it tends to build nests higher up, sometimes at the top of very tall trees, where they are really difficult to treat. Depending on the stage of the breeding and development cycle, they usually have two nests, a primary and a secondary one, which makes removing them a real challenge.
So what now?
The future is uncertain. We don’t know whether the already established Vespa orientalis will compete for resources and the two species will clash, slowing their spread, or whether, on the contrary, they will coexist without direct competition, which would be an even bigger problem, especially for beekeepers, as two species of super-predators of bees would be very present.
It also remains to be seen how velutina adapts, as it usually needs wetter climates, but overall the forecasts are far from encouraging.
The best solution is to call in the professionals.
Vespa orientalis has already sent many people to A&E after a sting, and velutina has caused several deaths. You should never, under any circumstances, try to tackle a nest yourself.
If the nest is on public land, report it to your local council as soon as possible.
If you have a nest on your property, contact a professional company – in Málaga, for example, RapiPlaga.
We will remove the nest safely and guarantee the result.
If you have a wasp or hornet problem on the Costa del Sol, call RapiPlaga: a fast, guaranteed solution.
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