« Guardian of the Hive » Operation: Province of Walloon Brabant Fights Asian Hornet

Citizens are invited to register to receive traps for capturing queen hornets in the spring.

Close-up of an Asian hornet on a honeycomb, with a blurred green background.
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Close-up of an Asian hornet on a honeycomb, with a blurred green background.

Facing the growing threat of the Asian hornet, the Province of Walloon Brabant is launching a new edition of the « Guardian of the Hive » operation to protect pollinators.

The yellow-legged Asian hornet poses an increasing threat to bees and local biodiversity. To combat this invasive species, the Province of Walloon Brabant is organizing a new edition of the « Guardian of the Hive » operation.
This initiative aims to involve citizens in the protection of pollinators. It involves distributing traps specifically designed to capture founding queens in early spring.
If you wish to participate in this essential action for the preservation of our biodiversity, you can register via the online form available at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/4QTpuZ46us.
Registration is also possible on the official website of the Province of Walloon Brabant: https://www.brabantwallon.be/le-brabant-wallon/demarches/aides-et-formulaires/gardiens-de-la-ruche.
Your participation is valuable for the preservation of our biodiversity.
Based on information from the official source: Commune de Walhain (12/10/2026)