Do you want to have a wasp's nest removed? Warning of rip-offs by dubious emergency services

Only a specialist can remove a wasp's nest at home.

Consumer advocates warn against rip-offs if you call the emergency service.

This is how questionable providers can be identified.

Wasps can make life difficult

- especially when they nest under the roof at home or build their nests under the roller shutter box.

But supposedly daring

,

,

.

First of all, you need the assessment of an expert or a nature conservation authority - and also a good reason: allergy sufferers or children as well as an unfavorable location of the wasp's nest * on the bedroom window, for example, can prompt residents to remove or relocate the wasp's nest.

Only a professional can do that.

However, consumer advocates warn against rip-offs

.

Then the removal of the nest could be very expensive, reports the German Press Agency (dpa).

According to the dpa,

Matthias Bauer from the

Baden-Württemberg

explains that although you can find many pest fighters on the Internet: “But the first five that are listed above in the Google search are mostly dubious.

They bought their way up. ”In most cases, the call centers are the ones that pass the calls on to“ flying fitters who then actually show up on site ”.

Also

According to the expert,

should ensure that they do not provide precise information about which chemicals are working with.

And also because they keep their prices low.

The unpleasant surprise only comes with the billing and the prices are not

,

as is

, but many times higher, as described in the report.

It gives a good tip: You should conclude a service contract with the provider, from which you can also withdraw from whom the pest controller is already on site.

"If the on-site fitter says:" That will cost you at least 800 euros. ", Those affected could say:" We won't do business there, please go, "the consumer expert also explains, according to dpa.

And a look at the imprint of the respective malware provider can also help, so another piece of advice - to see whether the shop is available locally.

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In any case, a wasp's nest should only be removed with the assessment of a specialist.

Otherwise there is a risk of a hefty fine.

According to the Bußgeldkatalog.org, the fine can range

, depending on the federal state 

 .

Hornets are even more protected.

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