- The form records the observation (coordinates, photo(s), description).
- The location is added to the database and the map according to display rules.
Path
How a report is handled
When a report is submitted via Vespa Alert, it goes through several steps to ensure a proportionate, safe and useful response for Asian hornet monitoring in Belgium.
Important: Vespa Alert is a complementary tool: it facilitates information flow and does not replace official services.
Never attempt to intervene yourself.
Steps
Processing steps
From reception to status updates.
- Review of the provided elements (photos + context).
- First triage: likely nest / other insect / uncertain case.
- If needed: request additional details (sharper photo, angle, height, access).
- If confirmed/likely: the report is considered “to handle / to monitor”.
- Forwarded to authorised responders (depending on territory / organisation).
- Depending on the situation: on-site visit and/or neutralisation.
- Status updates (pending, confirmed, treated, etc.).
- Duplicate reduction and better visibility of actions taken.
- Analysis and spatio-temporal monitoring of pressure.
- Exports available for consolidation and reporting.
Safety: never attempt to intervene yourself. Interventions must be carried out by authorised and properly equipped people.