Homeowner Alarmed by Three-Story Wasp Nest the Size of a Volleyball on Eaves; Rescue Workers Called in for Removal
Phatthalung rescue workers removed a basketball-sized wasp nest from a home's eaves on May 1, marking the third infestation at the residence in two years. The nest contained thousands of wasps across three layered structures and had expande
At 8 p.m. on May 1, 2025, Phatthalung rescue workers responded to house number 259 in Muang Phatthalung district after the homeowner requested assistance in destroying a large wasp nest clinging to the eaves. The nest was found to be basketball-sized, with the owner noting it had first appeared about two weeks prior as a small structure before rapidly expanding within a single week, prompting him to seek professional help due to safety concerns.
The homeowner revealed this was not an isolated incident. Approximately two years ago, a nest the size of a car wheel had attached to the opposite eave and required removal, and a smaller nest had been discovered inside the house previously. Including this latest incident, this marks the third infestation event at the residence.
Rescue personnel donned protective gear before using smoke to drive away the wasps and destroy the nest. Inside, they discovered thousands of wasps in various life stages—both adults and larvae—with evidence of three layered nest structures.
Although the homeowner reported never having been attacked by the wasps, he expressed considerable fear and anxiety, especially as each successive nest grew larger. Meanwhile, lottery enthusiasts wasted no time, adopting the house number "259" as their lucky number for today's draw.
