Ornetin Season Review
End of the Trapping Season: Assessment and Outlook 🐝 Dear Ornetin Community, The Asian hornet trapping season is coming to an end. Although their
Oleksandra Doroshenko
December 9, 2024
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Simplifying Science: Series on Asian Hornet Queen Settlement and Trapping
In recent years, the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) has become a significant concern for beekeepers and environmentalists alike. Known for its aggressive behavior and detrimental
Lorenzo Pons
July 5, 2024
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We Marked the Asian Hornet Queen!
The founder of a hornet’s nest is the pillar of the entire colony. To understand their development, it is useful to mark the Asian Hornet
Lorenzo Pons
June 20, 2024
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Founding Queens Trapping Summary
Spring is behind us, and it’s time to take stock of the trapping of founding queens this 2024. Selective Trapping Above All The keyword for
Lorenzo Pons
June 19, 2024
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The Primary Nest Foundation
This spring, we had the opportunity to see Mrs. Velutina choose her headquarters among ours. We could have dealt with it quickly, but we
Oleksandra Doroshenko
April 15, 2024
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Asian Hornet founding Queens Flight Index
This map shows the average hourly temperature over 5 sliding days. This value is given by department. Trapping is relevant above an average of 10°C:
Lorenzo Pons
March 18, 2024
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Spring Trapping
Spring trapping is based on the life cycle of the Asian hornet. At this time, the founding queens emerge from their winter lethargy to found
Lorenzo Pons
February 19, 2024
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Why Ornetin is different?
Ornetin is a selective trap and easy-to-use that allows for the capture of Asian hornets without impacting biodiversity. During its design, we paid attention to
Lorenzo Pons
January 26, 2024
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Counting is important: report your nests!
If you find Asian hornet nests, you should report their presence. Counting is crucial to understanding the Vespa Velutina dynamics over the years. Depending on
Lorenzo Pons
November 24, 2023
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Basics for Effectively Trapping the Asian Hornet
Here are some general rules for those preparing to trap the Asian hornet for the first time. Identifying the Asian hornet Identification of the Asian
Lorenzo Pons
November 23, 2023
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Trapping in the Garden
Trapping the Asian Hornet: Different Approach Outside Beekeeping Areas Trapping the Asian hornet away from beekeeping areas requires a different approach. The reason is
Lorenzo Pons
November 15, 2023
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Trapping in the Apiary
Trapping Asian hornets – at the apiary – requires following some good practices. What follows is mainly focused on summer and autumn trapping. If your
Lorenzo Pons
November 15, 2023
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