Selective hornet trap for local authorities and town halls

The Asian hornet has become a public health and biodiversity issue across all territories. For local authorities and municipalities, it represents a responsibility to protect residents, a growing budgetary cost (nest destruction), and an environmental commitment to preserving local pollinators.

The Asian Hornet: A Growing Challenge for Municipalities

Since its arrival in France in 2004, the Asian hornet has colonized almost the entire territory. Municipalities, whether rural or urban, find themselves on the front line in the face of nest sightings, public concerns, and pressure on local beekeepers. Collective action becomes an essential lever to limit the proliferation of the species.

Increase in reports of nests in residential areas
Municipal technical services and town halls receive an increasing number of reports of Asian hornet nests each year: in trees in public spaces, under the roofs of communal buildings, in schools, cemeteries, or parks. Each report requires a quick response to reassure residents.
Budgeted cost of destruction operations
The destruction of nests represents a significant financial burden for municipalities that cover all or part of the costs. The greater the hornet pressure in the area, the more the budget allocated to control swells year after year. Taking preventative action allows for better control of these expenses in the long term.
Safety and collective responsibility
The presence of nests in public spaces (schools, parks, playgrounds, cemeteries, markets) exposes residents to a risk of stings, sometimes multiple. The community has a responsibility to protect users of its facilities, particularly vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.
Pressure on local biodiversity and beekeepers in the area
The Asian hornet is a predator of bees and many pollinators. Its presence directly affects local beekeepers and weakens the ecosystems on which a part of the territory's agriculture depends. Municipalities committed to biodiversity preservation initiatives have every interest in taking action.

The Hornet EcoTrap: a collective action tool

The Hornet EcoTrap allows communities to take concrete action against the Asian hornet, in addition to nest destruction operations. Selective, easy to install, and made in France, it is fully in line with a responsible public service approach and sustainable territorial management.

The tangible benefits of trapping for a community

Implementing a trapping strategy at the communal level means acting preventively rather than reactively. It also means uniting residents around a useful and visible collective action.

Reduce the number of nests in the municipality's territory

Trapping queen wasps in spring can significantly limit the establishment of new colonies in the municipality. Fewer nests created means fewer destruction operations to schedule in summer and autumn, and a better controlled budget.

Securing public spaces and municipal buildings

Setting traps around schools, nurseries, parks, stadiums, and municipal buildings helps to reduce the presence of hornets in areas frequented by the public. This is a concrete action to protect residents, especially the youngest ones.

Supporting beekeepers and local biodiversity

By reducing predation pressure on communal apiaries or those of local beekeepers, the community actively supports the beekeeping sector and contributes to the preservation of pollinators, which are essential for agriculture and local ecosystems.

Mobilizing residents around a collective action

Trapping can be part of a participatory approach involving residents, local associations, schools or beekeepers. A visible, educational and concrete action that strengthens the bond between the town hall and its inhabitants around a shared environmental issue.

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Engaged citizens, regulated hornets, secured public spaces

How to deploy trapping on a municipal scale?
For effective action at the municipal level, several approaches are possible:
- Install traps on sensitive municipal properties (schools, town hall, parks, cemeteries, stadiums, technical buildings).
- Set up traps on the outskirts of wooded areas or hedges, where hornets naturally circulate.
- Distribute or subsidize traps to volunteer residents to multiply the action throughout the territory.
- Coordinate trapping with local beekeepers to target the most at-risk sectors.
An approach consistent with the community's environmental commitments
Many municipalities are now committed to environmental labels and initiatives: Territoire Engagé pour la Nature (Committed Territory for Nature), Atlas de la Biodiversité Communale (Municipal Biodiversity Atlas), zero-pesticide approach, LPO Refuge (Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux - League for the Protection of Birds)... The use of a selective trap, designed to protect pollinating insects, is fully in line with these commitments. Manufactured using 3D printing in France with PETG filament of French origin, the Hornet EcoTrap also meets the criteria for responsible public procurement that more and more local authorities are incorporating into their tenders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the town hall obligated to manage Asian hornet nests within its territory?

The management of Asian hornet nests is not a legal obligation for municipalities, but many choose to cover all or part of the costs of destroying nests reported on private property, in a public health approach and to support residents. On the communal public domain (schools, parks, municipal buildings), however, the local authority is directly concerned and must act to ensure the safety of users.

Why implement a commune-wide trapping campaign?

The Asian hornet travels over several kilometers. Action taken by an individual has limited impact, whereas a coordinated campaign at municipal or intermunicipal level can significantly reduce the local population, particularly during the spring trapping of founding queens. It is also an educational approach that raises public awareness of collective action.

When should the municipality deploy the traps?

Spring (generally from February to May depending on the region) is the most strategic period: this is when queen founders emerge from hibernation to create new nests. Capturing a queen in spring prevents an entire colony from appearing in summer.

Trapping can also be maintained until late autumn to capture males and limit the dispersal of future queens.

Can the Hornet EcoTrap be ordered in bulk by a community?

Yes, the Hornet EcoTrap is perfectly suited for large-scale deployment. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your project: municipal campaigns, distribution to residents, equipping multiple sites, etc.

Is trapping compatible with a biodiversity conservation approach?

Yes, provided you use a selective trap like Hornet EcoTrap. Its design allows beneficial insects (bees, butterflies, bumblebees) to escape, while retaining Asian hornets. This is a reasoned and responsible approach, consistent with the environmental commitments of municipalities that have been awarded labels or are involved in biodiversity protection initiatives.

Does trapping replace the destruction of reported nests?

No, trapping and nest destruction are two complementary actions. Trapping acts as prevention to limit the establishment of new colonies, while the destruction of identified nests remains essential and must be carried out by trained and equipped professionals. The municipality can combine both approaches for an effective and sustainable fight.

How can we involve residents in the municipal initiative?

Several levers exist to engage residents: communication campaigns (municipal bulletin, website, social networks), free or subsidized distribution of traps, educational workshops with schools, partnerships with local associations and beekeepers. A nest reporting platform can also be set up to centralize feedback from the field.