Residents of a residential complex in Danyang recently encountered a serious safety hazard when a massive hornet nest was discovered in the lobby of a building unit, with swarms of hornets flying around and posing a threat to pedestrians, especially the elderly and children. After a resident reported the danger to property management, the team quickly coordinated with firefighters to successfully remove the nest.

"That morning, after receiving a report from an owner, we rushed to the scene for an inspection," said Ms. Ma, a property staff member, on the 14th. Upon review, a hornet nest larger than a basketball was found attached to a corner of the building's lobby wall, close to the pedestrian walkway, with hornets frequently entering and exiting. Ms. Ma noted that due to the hornets' aggressive nature, the property team immediately alerted residents in the community grid group to take detours and called 119 for emergency assistance.

Shortly after, firefighters arrived, carefully assessing the nest's location, size, and surrounding environment to evaluate operational risks. Based on the situation, the firefighters donned protective gear and used specialized tools to carry out the removal. During the process, they safely handled the nest, quickly cleared the hornets, and treated the residual area to prevent re-nesting.

"After the nest was removed, hornets that can't find their home may fly around erratically, making them more dangerous," Ms. Ma explained. Once the removal was complete, the property team immediately locked down the lobby area of the affected unit, placing warning signs around it and prohibiting residents from approaching or passing through. After several days of observation, "the path has now returned to normal, though a few hornets are still flying about. We've contacted the fire department, and they may need to return for further treatment."

Property staff have since conducted multiple patrols around the building to check for any remaining nests and posted safety reminders in the community grid group. They emphasized that as autumn arrives, hornet activity increases, and their nests grow larger, heightening their wariness and aggression. Citizens who spot a hornet nest should not use bamboo poles to poke it, pour boiling water on it, or burn it with open flames, as this could provoke the swarm and lead to attacks. If a nest is found within a residential area, individuals should never touch or remove it themselves to avoid stings, and should immediately contact property management or relevant authorities for proper handling.