Do you recognize an Asian hornbill when you see it?

A sting from an Asian hornet is dangerous only to people who are allergic. However, hornets are dangerous to ecosystems, biodiversity, fruit crops, because they are harmful to bees and other insects. 

Therefore, we could really use your help in reducing the emergence of the Asian horned roach. 

Recognizing the Asian hornet

The Asian hornet is clearly identified by its all-black thorax, black legs with yellow tips and yellow-orange band on the back of its black abdomen.

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Queens of the Asian hornet fly from March until late May, early June. Do you have dwarf medlar, angelica or ivy in your garden or surroundings? Then keep a close eye on these spot(s) especially around this time. The Asian hornet seeks food near these plants. 

Also in spring, look carefully in sheds, under shelters and other sheltered places to see if there is a nest of the Asian hornet. Also ask your neighbors to keep an eye out for it. 

Report immediately if you discover an Asian hornet or nest

Have you seen an Asian hornet or discovered a nest in your area? If so, stay away from it. The hornet will see you as a threat if you get too close and then it will attack. 

If possible, take a picture from a safe distance and report it to the national hotline if you think you see an Asian hornbill. Enter sighting for Asian Hornbill - Observation.com

If it is indeed a nest of the Asian hornet, they will contact you. So that they can come and remove the nest. The removal of the nest must be done professionally, so absolutely do not do it yourself.