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>Is it possible to kill a wasp legally?
>Animal lawyer Andreas Ackenheil said the threat posed by wasps is widely misunderstood. Out of around 10,000 species, only two are actually dangerous to humans, and they normally don't come into contact with populated areas, he explained. But despite the limited risk, Ackenheil told Euronews the law allows for exceptions, with people who are allergic to wasps entitled to kill the insect before putting themselves in danger. He noted that a permit from authorities is required to remove a problem wasp nest, but people could be confident that specialist services would have the necessary approval.
>Are people ever really fined?
>While the law exists on paper, infringements are rarely reported to authorities, and Ackenheil told Euronews that a fine for killing a single wasp "doesn't actually happen". The lawyer noted that only extreme cases tend to make it to court, where penalties can go up to hundreds of thousands of euros.
>So what is the point?
>Ackenheil said the fines, which have been in place for years, were intended as a deterrence measure.