Asian Hornets

How to combat this threat and adopt proper trapping techniques for the Asian Hornet?

The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is an invasive species that threatens bee populations and ecosystems. Hovering in front of hives, the Asian hornet places significant stress on colonies, hindering their foraging. Without effective hornet trapping, colonies eventually weaken due to stress and lack of resources.

To better manage the hornet invasion, proper identification and understanding of its annual cycle are crucial. This knowledge guides the adaptation of trapping methods according to seasons. In this category, we provide educational resources to enhance comprehension and mastery of this pest.

Vespa orientalis, a new threat to honey bee colonies?

15 May 2024

VespaCatch Select: New Selective Trap for the Asian Hornet

13 February 2024

Hive Under Siege: The Growing Threat of Hornets to Bee Colonies

7 February 2024

Spot, Approach, Destroy: Dealing with Yellow-legged hornet Nests

31 October 2023

Guardians of the Apiary: Trapping the Yellow-legged Hornet Effectively

by Véto-pharma
11 September 2023

Dive into the lively world of the Asian Hornet – America's latest winged visitor. Discover its life, habits, and its not-so-sweet impact on our bee colonies.

Quiz – Vespa velutina, the Asian hornet

by Véto-pharma
20 June 2023

In this quiz, we have put together 15 questions about the Asian hornet, from its Latin name Vespa velutina. The Asian hornet is a major predator of bees.

Assessment of the effectiveness and selectiveness of VespaCatch®, Jabeprode® and bottle traps for summer/autumn trapping

by Véto-pharma
25 July 2021

A recently published study conducted in 10 apiaries in the Eure department in the summer/autumn of 2019 compared the effectiveness and selectiveness of three Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) trapping devices

What is the Asian Giant Hornet found in Washington state?

by Véto-pharma
18 May 2020

In December 2019, an unusually large hornet was spotted in Washington state by residents of Blaine and Bellingham, near the Canadian border. Click here to learn more about it.

It’s here! The new VespaCatch hornet trap available in stores

by Véto-pharma
14 June 2019

To help fight against this pest and meet the various needs reported by users of the current VespaCatch trap, Véto-pharma has developed a new trap that’s sturdier and easier to

Asian hornet: French beekeepers warn their European counterparts

by Véto-pharma
25 April 2019

Every year is a little bit worse. In April, beekeepers in France start to see the first signs of the Asian hornet invasion. Founder females wake up early in April

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