| – Repellents (chemical insect repellents) do not provide protection. |
| – When being outdoors, avoid eating or drinking food, picking fruits or flowers, staying near waste baskets, trash cans, animal enclosures, or fallen fruit, and using perfume or scented cosmetics. Wash hands and wipe mouth after eating. |
| – Do not drink from bottles or beverage cans, cover drinking glasses, use straws. |
| – Do not scare insects away from food sources, especially not with hectic movements. |
| – Keep skin largely covered by clothing (at least when gardening). Do not walk barefoot, or use open foot wear. When riding a motorcycle, wear gloves and motorcycle clothing close to the skin. Open bicycle helmets are to be provided with a net. |
| – Be especially careful on days with hot and humid weather, as insects are aggressive during such weather. |
| – Avoid wearing loose-fitting, light garments, e.g., loose skirts or dresses with dark colors; try to wear dresses with light colors. |
| – Keep apartment windows closed during the day or secure them with insect nets. No light in the evening when windows are open, as hornets are nocturnal and then prefer to fly towards light sources. |
| – Watch for hidden insects (especially in bed or shoes). |
| – Beehives must be avoided. Nests near a permanent residence must be removed (by beekeeper or fire department). |
| – Wasp traps or repellent sprays can be helpful. |
| – When approached by insects or being near the nest, avoid hectic or flapping movements, pull back slowly! Nests must not be shaken. Do not breathe into a flight hole. |
