- The online form records your observation (contact details, photos, description).
- The information is automatically transferred to a monitoring table, and the nest is then marked in black on the map.
How are reports processed?
When a report is submitted via the online form, it goes through several steps to ensure a proportionate, safe and useful response for monitoring the Asian hornet in Belgium.
Processing steps
- Volunteers review the photos and description.
- A first distinction is made between likely Asian hornet, another species or an uncertain case.
- If necessary, additional material is requested (extra photos, different angle, distance, etc.).
- If the presence of the Asian hornet is considered likely, the nest is classified as requiring monitoring or treatment.
- The information is shared with beekeepers, specialists or services authorised to intervene.
- Depending on the situation, an on-site visit or destruction of the nest may be organised.
- Confirmed observations are shown on the online map.
- Nests that have been destroyed can be marked as such to avoid duplicates.
The response time may vary depending on the time of year, the number of reports
and the availability of people involved. Each report helps to better understand
the situation in Belgium.
Important: Vespa Alert Belgium does not destroy nests.
We facilitate the flow of information to the competent persons and services.
Never attempt to intervene yourself.