Useful links

Resources about the Asian hornet in Belgium

Resources

References and external links

Grouped by theme to quickly find the right information.

Important: never attempt to neutralise a nest yourself. If there is any danger, contact a professional.

DISCOVER VESPA ALERT

A quick introduction to the platform, its main features and the tools available to report, locate and follow Asian hornet nests in Belgium.

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Vespa Alert Vespa Hunter Platforms Knowledge & guides Info sheets RTBF media Procedure & FAQ Brussels Institutions

Themes

Useful links by category

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Vespa Alert™ Belgium

Direct access to the platform’s key pages

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Report a nest

Vespa Alert™ form with photo, location and context.

Open

Nest map

View reports and available statuses.

Open

Trapping map

View declared traps and capture records in Belgium.

Open

Partner pest controllers

Partner directory and practical information.

Vespa Hunter groups

Local citizen networks and municipal initiatives

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Vespa Hunter Belgium

General entry point to the Vespa Hunter citizen initiative and local groups.

Vespa Hunter 1000 Brussels-Ville

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1020 Laeken

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1030 Schaerbeek

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1040 Etterbeek

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1050 Ixelles

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1060 Saint-Gilles

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1070 Anderlecht

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1081 Koekelberg

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1082 Berchem-Sainte-Agathe

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1083 Ganshoren

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1090 Jette

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1120 Neder-Over-Heembeek

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1130 Haren

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1140 Evere

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1160 Auderghem

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1170 Watermael-Boitsfort

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1180 Uccle

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1190 Forest

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1601 Ruisbroek

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1630 Linkebeek

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1640 Rhode-Saint-Genèse

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1651 Lot

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1652 Alsemberg

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1950 Kraainem

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 1970 Wezembeek-Oppem

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Vespa Hunter 3080 Tervuren

Local group for searching, monitoring and sharing information about Asian hornet nests.

Platforms

Observation and monitoring tools

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Observations.be

Plateforme naturaliste pour enregistrer des observations.

VespaWatch (Flandre)

Signalement et suivi du frelon asiatique pour la Flandre uniquement.

Knowledge & guides

Understand the species, identify it correctly and take appropriate action

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Éric Darrouzet

Lecturer and researcher specialising in social insects and the Asian hornet. His content helps improve understanding of the species and reduce identification errors.

Identification sheets (MNHN)

Concise document with visual criteria for correctly distinguishing Vespa velutina from similar species.

Asian hornet quiz

Vespa Alert knowledge test: randomly selected questions to check good identification and reporting practices.

Info sheets Vespa Alert

Educational fact sheets and audio versions

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VA-001 · Biodiversity

Impact of the Asian hornet on local biodiversity and pollinating insects.

Fiche Audio

VA-002 · Embryonic nests

Understand the first nests of spring and the common mistakes to avoid.

Fiche Audio

VA-003 · Vespa Hunter

Introduction to the Vespa Hunter initiative and collaborative nest searches.

Fiche Audio

VA-004 · False good ideas

Five reactions to avoid when dealing with embryonic nests and improvised interventions.

Fiche Audio

VA-005 · Embryonic nests: misconceptions

Clarify misconceptions about embryonic nests and initial interventions.

Fiche Audio

VA-006 · Spring trapping

When, where and how to trap founding queens with care in spring.

Fiche Audio

VA-007 · Asian hornet

Learn more about this invasive species to better understand its spread.

Fiche Audio

VA-008 · Recognising the Asian hornet

Identify the Asian hornet and avoid confusing it with the European hornet.

Fiche Audio

VA-009 · Reports and captures

Choose the right channel to report a nest or record catches.

Fiche Audio

VA-010 · Selective trapping

Choose a suitable trap: correctly sized openings, multiple entrances and good practices.

Fiche Audio

VA-011 · Biological cycle

Understand the Asian hornet’s annual cycle: founding queens, primary nests, secondary nests and seasonal patterns.

Fiche Audio

All info sheets

Central access to available Vespa Alert fact sheets and future publications.

Consulter

RTBF media

13/09/2026 • Asian hornets — transmitters to locate nests

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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.

In the media

RTBF · TV news

Report broadcast on 19/04/2026 about Vespa Alert and Groupe F during an Asian hornet action day in Ixelles.

Procedure & FAQ

Report verification and frequently asked questions

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Decision tree when a nest is observed

Help deciding what to do based on the observed situation: suspected nest, location, context and risk level.

Open

Vespa Alert procedure

How reports are verified, directed and followed up on the platform.

Open

FAQ

Identification, stings, seasonal patterns, risks and frequently asked questions.

Open

Brussels

Local groups, initiatives and media

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Groupe F (Brussels)

Group of volunteer beekeepers involved in monitoring the Asian hornet.

Spring trapping

Information about coordinated spring trapping in Brussels.

Institutions & regions

Resources officielles et recommandations

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Brussels Environnement

Official resources from the Brussels-Capital Region.

Biodiversity Wallonie

Invasive species, recommendations and resources in Wallonia.

INBO

Flemish research institute for nature and forests: information, monitoring and resources for Flanders.