A nature reserve manager, Eilish Rothney, has been working from home after a group of wasps took over her office and built a 1m tall nest around a bookshelf of ring binders. The nest is currently about a quarter of the size it was when she first saw it, and is expected to be left alone until autumn, when the wasps will leave.
1m wasp nest takes over Norfolk Wildlife Trust office
UKPulse Local DeskA nature reserve manager's office has been taken over by a group of wasps that built a 1m tall nest around a bookshelf of ring binders.
- A 1m tall wasp nest was built around a bookshelf of ring binders in a Norfolk Wildlife Trust office.
- The nest is expected to be left alone until autumn, when the wasps will leave.
- The wasps are not considered a threat and people are advised to keep calm if they encounter them.
Why this matters: The incident highlights the importance of coexisting with wildlife, even in unexpected situations.
What this means for you: If you encounter wasps in your home or office, try to keep calm and move away slowly.