Once a “disaster” insect, wasps have now become a product that brings economic value to people.

• Wasps are scientifically known as the death bees. This is a ferocious bee whose venom can be deadly.

In addition to the venom, wasps also have 2 large teeth used to bite when fighting and are very good at fighting

However, this insect, if used and processed properly, will have many health benefits

For a long time, people in many places have gone into the deep forest to hunt for beehives and wasp pupae to soak in alcohol 

Recently, wasps are sold on the internet market for 500,000 VND/kg. Even in restaurants, bee-soaked wine bars are also popular with many people.($1=25,000 VND)

If you want to catch adult bees, you must wear protective clothing carefully, use a long bamboo tube, put one end into the hive, one end tie a mesh bag or sack and then smoke it for the bees to fly out.

They often nest in the ground, to find bees, they must go to areas with flowers and many insects, then track to find the nesting place of wasps. 

After exploitation, wasps are purchased by traders at the place for about 300,000 VND/kg/hive and about 500,000 – 800,000 VND/kg with bee pupae.($1=25,000 VND)

According to folk experience, ground bees soaked in alcohol are used to massage and treat rheumatism, colds and wind

On the online market, many people advertise wasp wine has the effect of enhancing male vitality and improving health, but this information has not been verified.

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