社会｜スズメバチ被害が早まる理由とは / Society | Reasons Why Hornet Damage is Increasing Sooner

Summary

The damage caused by hornets is increasing earlier than usual this year.

Typically, the peak season is in the fall, but this year, unusual heat and an early end to the rainy season have contributed to a rise in the number of people getting stung. Being stung by a hornet can, in the worst cases, be fatal, so caution is necessary. It is believed that changes in weather are influencing hornet behavior.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: I heard that there’s been an increase in hornet attacks lately. I wonder what’s causing it.
Chako: That sounds like something out of a drama! Why are there so many incidents happening so early?
Log: It seems to be due to the extremely hot summer and the early end of the rainy season. Typically, we see a peak in the fall, but this year, more people are getting stung at this time.
Navi: It’s believed that changes in the weather are affecting the hornets’ behavior patterns.
Chako: I see, we need to be careful!

Admin’s Note

The early increase in hornet damage this year seems to be heavily influenced by weather conditions. It was particularly surprising to see how the unusual heat and early end to the rainy season have contributed to the hornets becoming more active. I was impressed by how clear Log and Navi’s explanations were in response to Chako’s questions, as they helped organize the information seamlessly within their conversation. Moving forward, we definitely need to think carefully about measures to prevent hornet stings.