Asian hornet
Have you spotted an Asian hornet or a hornet's nest? If so, report it to the municipality. The municipality will immediately pass this report on to a specialist so that the nest will be removed. This past summer the municipality has already removed about 15 hornet nests and in the spring 72 queens have already been caught with decoy traps. Since the hornet is spreading rapidly, it is important to report nests.
Why report?
The Asian hornet is an invasive exotic species that has been active in the Netherlands for a few years. It is a major threat to the honey bee and other insects. In addition, a sting from a hornet is more painful than from an ordinary wasp. The hornet has no natural enemy in the Netherlands. Hornets, like wasps, are active until it gets colder in October or November.
Submit your notification to the municipality: