What are the breeding techniques for the Asian giant hornet?

The Asian giant hornet has an extremely fierce temperament and often attacks people and livestock in groups, and its venom is highly toxic. Generally, breeding it is not recommended, but in recent years wasp pupae and larvae have become increasingly popular, with prices rising steadily, and some people have begun to carry out special breeding of the Asian giant hornet one after another. So what are the breeding techniques for the Asian giant hornet?

I. Breeding techniques for the Asian giant hornet

1. Preparation of the bee cage

Made of wood or iron gauze, with a volume of about 0.03 to 0.04 cubic meters, so that they have ample room to move.

2. Construction of the bee shed

The size depends on how many nests are to be harvested. A large glass greenhouse, a large factory building, or a dedicated bee-rearing shed can be used. The bee shed uses iron and wood as supports and iron window screening as the enclosing net, generally with an area of about 100 sq m and a height of 2 m. Inside the shed, crops such as corn, soybeans, and cotton that are easily accessible to insects are planted, and one side of the shed has a screen door. Small plates containing feed such as honey water, fruit, and melon rind should be hung inside the shed so that the bees can feed and move freely after being placed inside.

Note that the bee farm must not be chosen at road junctions or places with dense human and livestock activity. It should be no less than 350 m away from areas frequently visited by people, livestock, and poultry; otherwise, an attack by a group of Asian giant hornets can cause serious consequences.

3. Making the bee box

Made of wood, with a side length of 15 to 20 cm, and thin wooden boards used to make the top cover and bottom. The cover is fitted with hooks, screen windows are hung around it, and one side has a movable door.

4. Daily feeding

Fruits can be chosen, such as fully ripe apples and peaches. Green vegetables with higher water content, molasses, melon rind, and so on.

II. How to handle a sting by the Asian giant hornet?

1. Clean the wound promptly

Soapy water, toothpaste, cooling oil, etc., or vinegar, 1% acetic acid, or Wuji ointment can be used to wipe the injured area. Do not squeeze the wound, so as to prevent the remaining toxin from entering the body.

2. Use medication promptly

Those with allergic reactions can take some anti-allergy drugs, such as diphenhydramine and chlorpheniramine and other anti-allergy medications. In addition, essential balm, cooling oil, etc. can also be used to remove bee venom. If the pain is severe, some painkillers can be taken. But remember not to apply red mercurochrome or iodine tincture, as that will not only fail to treat it but will instead worsen the swelling.

3. Seek medical attention promptly

Observe closely for about half an hour. If difficulty breathing, a coarsening of the breathing sound, or wheezing is found, the person must be sent immediately to the nearest hospital for emergency treatment. Because bee venom is a neurotoxin, poisoning in people with an allergic constitution can be life-threatening.

Warm reminder: For beginners in beekeeping, if they want to raise wasps, the breeding difficulty and risk of the Asian giant hornet are relatively high, so it is recommended to start with the black-tailed hornet and the black-tailed hornet.