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Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Zoologist at your service
I watched WXYZ's video Giant hive in Detroit yesterday and noticed an error in identification.
Neighbors in one area are worried about a giant hive in a local tree.
That's not a bee hive, that's a hornet's nest. In the comments, I told WXYZ so.
Please learn to tell the difference between hornets and bees! The problem nest featured in this afternoon's news cast is a Bald Face Hornet nest and not a nest from bees. The problem can be solved if someone goes to the hardware store and purchases the appropriate can of spray.
7 Action News viewers helped identify the insects as Bald-faced hornets and we called Detroit's General Services Department to see what could be done about the potentially dangerous pests that were keeping LaGloria Roberts and her 93-year-old mother from sitting on their porch in peace.
The next clip on the situation features both the correct identification and a happy ending to the story: Hornet nest in Detroit neighborhood.
Neighbors called 7 Action News when they couldn't get any action on a potentially dangerous hornets nest near their homes.
I'm glad WXYZ paid attention to their viewers, including me. It helped them serve their community better.
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