Useful links

Resources about the Asian hornet in Belgium
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Important: never attempt to neutralise a nest yourself. If there is any danger, contact a professional.
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Vespa Alert™ Belgium
Direct access to key pages of the platform
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Report a nest
Vespa Alert™ reporting form (photo, location, context).
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Map
View reports and available statuses.
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Partner pest controllers
Partner directory and practical information.
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Observations.be
Naturalist platform to record wildlife observations.
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VespaWatch (Flanders)
Reporting and monitoring for Flanders only.
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Éric Darrouzet
Researcher (University of Tours), specialist in social insects and the Asian hornet. His resources (videos, publications, guide) help reduce identification errors and promote useful, proportionate actions.
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Identification sheets (MNHN) — PDF
A concise document with visual criteria to distinguish Vespa velutina from similar species (helps reduce misidentification before reporting or intervention).
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In the media
RTBF · Television News
13/09/2026 • Asian hornets — transmitters to locate nests
Report on locating Asian hornet nests using telemetry, featuring Vespa Alert.
Report in French.
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RTBF · TV news
Passage du 19/04/2026 consacré à Vespa Alert et au Groupe F lors d’une journée d’action à Ixelles autour du frelon asiatique.
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Procedure
How reports are checked and routed.
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FAQ
Identification, stings, seasonality, risks.
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Groupe F (Brussels)
Volunteer beekeeper collective involved in Asian hornet monitoring.
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Spring trapping
Information about coordinated spring trapping (Groupe F).
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Brussels Environment
Official resources from the Brussels-Capital Region.
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Wallonia Biodiversity
Invasive species recommendations and resources.
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API-BXL
Beekeeping association in Brussels: network, information and initiatives.
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