Why you should not trap Asian hornets yourself

The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is a real scourge for bees and biodiversity. Faced with its proliferation, many people wish to act by setting up homemade or general-public traps. However, this unregulated method can cause more harm than good. Here is why it is better to avoid wild trapping and what sustainable alternatives you can adopt thanks to our eco-responsible solutions.

Homemade trapping: a false good idea

Although motivated by good intentions, individual trapping of the Asian hornet is not a recommended method. Indeed, most traps used (homemade or non-selective) capture non-target species. Bees, solitary wasps, ladybirds, butterflies or even beneficial beetles: they are the real victims of these devices.

According to the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, up to 90% of the insects captured are not Asian hornets.

A threat to local biodiversity

Non-selective trapping deeply disrupts the ecosystem. Pollinators, already weakened by pesticides and habitat loss, are put at risk. Yet without them, no pollination. The result: a decline in agricultural production, an impoverishment of plant species, and cascading effects on birds and other insectivores.

Wanting to "do the right thing" can therefore worsen the situation.

An ineffective method for eradicating colonies

Even if a few founding queens are captured in spring, this is not enough. A hornet colony can produce several hundred queens each season. If the nest is not located and destroyed professionally, the proliferation continues year after year.

Only targeted, coordinated and regulated action can sustainably combat this invasive species.

What responsible alternatives are there?

On Produits-veto.com, we offer you effective, selective and environmentally friendly solutions to protect your hives and your environment.

Here are our recommendations:

• Use certified selective traps, designed to attract only Asian hornets (notably queens in spring), without capturing pollinators.
• Protect your hives with anti-hornet grids that prevent their access to the hive while still letting bees pass through.
• Place natural repellents around apiaries to keep hornets away without harming other species.
• Set up melliferous zones to strengthen biodiversity and support pollinators.

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