The municipality of Court-Saint-Etienne actively participated in 2026 in the provincial operation 'Guardians of the Hive', conducted throughout Walloon Brabant. The results obtained in the municipal territory are particularly encouraging.
As part of this operation, 646 traps were distributed, leading to the capture of 1,388 Asian hornet queens and 86 workers. The capture rate per trap was 2.15 queens, a figure higher than the provincial average of 1.65, with a performance index of 1.88.
These statistics only cover traps distributed within the framework of the Walloon Brabant operation. The Municipality also organized its own complementary distribution of traps to residents.
This municipal initiative led to the distribution of an additional 1500 traps, resulting in 132 reports and the capture of at least 582 hornets. This dual mobilization demonstrates the commitment of residents and local authorities to protect biodiversity.
