Report an Asian hornet or a nest

No account needed, about one minute. Stay more than 10 metres from a nest; for multiple stings, call 15 (or 112).

What did you see?

A nestEven seen from a distance1

HornetsNo nest spotted2

Where is the nest?

In a tree1 Under a roof or overhangRoof timbers, eaves, balcony2 Against a wallFaçade, shutter, low wall3 In a garden shedShed, garage, lean-to4 In a hedge or a bush5 On the ground or in a cavityStump, burrow, hole6 Somewhere else7

How high, roughly?

This decides the equipment the company needs, and often the price.

Within arm’s reachUnder 2 m1 At window height2 to 5 m2 At roof height5 to 10 m3 Higher than the roofOver 10 m4

How big is it?

Like a tennis ballPrimary nest, in spring1 Like a football2 Bigger than a footballUp to 80 cm tall3

How many hornets?

Just one1 A few2 to 102 ManyFor example in front of beehives3

Add a photo

Taken from a distance, zoomed in. It is often enough to confirm the species without anyone having to come out.

Take or choose a photoUp to 6 photos

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Where exactly?

Postcode

Town

Address of the nest

Filled in from the point placed on the map: check it and correct it if needed.

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Is there anything nearby?

Several answers possible. Nests close to busy places are dealt with first.

A busy spotEntrance, gate, pavement1 A school or a playground2 BeehivesWithin 500 m3 Nothing in particular4

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The nest is…

On my propertyI can let the company in1 At a neighbour’s2 In a public spaceStreet, park, council building3 I don’t know4

How can we reach you?

Only the people handling your report can see your contact details.

Full name

Phone

Email to follow the progress

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All good?

Anything to add? optional

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Frequently asked questions

Who should I call about an Asian hornet nest?

Not the fire brigade, unless there is immediate danger on a public road. Report the nest here or to your town hall: the scheme in your department passes it on to an approved company and tells you whether financial help is available.

What happens after my report?

Someone identifies the species, often from your photos. A local volunteer may call you or come to confirm. A company then contacts you to arrange the work.

Do I have to pay for the nest to be destroyed?

The property owner pays, around €70 to €250 depending on height and access. Many towns and groups of towns refund all or part of it: the confirmation screen will tell you.

How to recognise an Asian hornet · What to do about a nest