Americans' measured response to the next crisis

[Kangaroo Feathers]

Government "these hornets are dangerous, please leave them alone"

Covid19 protesters "Mah Freedumz! Don't tell me what to do!" *sticks finger in hornet nest*

‘Murder Hornets’ in the U.S.: The Rush to Stop the Asian Giant Hornet

 

[Quetzal]

Crap, first bio warfare and now they are prepping an aerial invasion! Asia has our number.

To the article, I don't think this should be taken lightly. There could be some serious consequences.

 

[ChristineM]

Asian hornets have been invading europe since 2004. If seen they should be avoided and must be reported. A specialist squad is sent to destroy the hornets and their nest.

Although a single sting to a human is (ordinarily) not fatal their sting releases a pheromone that attracts others to sting. Mass stinging or anaphylactic shock can kill

This French newspaper article (in English) provides information on how to check for, and behave in, the presence of asian hornets

https://www.thelocal.fr/20180919/asian-hornets-claim-another-victim-in-france

 

[Kangaroo Feathers]

Asian hornets have been invading europe since 2004. If seen they should be avoided and must be reported. A specialist squad is sent to destroy the hornets and their nest.

Although a single sting to a human is (ordinarily) not fatal their sting releases a pheromone that attracts others to sting. Mass stinging or anaphylactic shock can kill

This French newspaper article (in English) provides information on how to check for, and behave in, the presence of asian hornets

https://www.thelocal.fr/20180919/asian-hornets-claim-another-victim-in-france

Sounds like Europe has this worked out. I assume trump's response will be at first to call it a hoax, then to come up with a racist nickname, then, presumably, tell people that injecting drain cleaner is a cure for their stings.

 

[ChristineM]

Sounds like Europe has this worked out. I assume trump's response will be at first to call it a hoax, then to come up with a racist nickname, then, presumably, tell people that injecting drain cleaner is a cure for their stings.

I frubed that funny but only because there is no sad frube