Residents in Berg en Dal can help combat invasive Asian hornet with free nest boxes
The municipality of Berg en Dal is distributing free Ahembriox nest boxes to residents to help curb the spread of the invasive Asian hornet, which threatens honeybees and local ecosystems. By hanging these boxes in gardens, locals can aid in trapping queens before nests grow.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Invasive Species | Asian hornet (not native to the Netherlands) |
| Threat | Poses risk to honeybees and other insects, disrupting pollination |
| Solution | Free Ahembriox nest boxes for residents to trap hornet queens |
| Pick-up Locations | 8 locations across Groesbeek, Ooij, Beek, Kekerdom, Millingen, Berg en Dal |
| Collaboration | Asian hornet search group Berg en Dal and the municipality |
| Contact | zoekgroepAHBergenDal@gmail.com |
The municipality of Berg en Dal is responsible for local environmental management and pest control, including efforts to mitigate the spread of invasive species like the Asian hornet. By distributing tools like the Ahembriox, they engage residents in protecting local biodiversity and agriculture.
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Free Ahembriox for residents
The Asian hornet does not occur naturally in the Netherlands. This species poses a threat to other insects, particularly honeybees. Bees are vital for nature and for pollinating plants and fruit trees. For this reason, we are working to limit the spread of the Asian hornet in our municipality.
In 2025, many nests of the Asian hornet were removed in the municipality of Berg en Dal. Nevertheless, we expect the species to continue spreading.
New tool
A new tool is the Ahembriox. This is a small nest box made of sturdy cardboard. The queen of the Asian hornet can start a nest inside it. This allows the queen to be caught before a large nest develops.
You can help too
As a resident, you can also help. You can pick up a free Ahembriox and hang it in your garden. The box comes with a brief explanation and a QR code with more information and instructions for use.
Pick-up locations in the municipality
You can collect an Ahembriox without an appointment at one of the following locations:
- Municipal Yard Groesbeek, Industrieweg 6, Groesbeek
- Imkerij Nederrijk, Waldgraaf 10, Groesbeek
- R. Jochems, 1e Colognes 3b, Groesbeek
- Boerderijautomaat De Plak, Ooij
- Boerderijautomaat De Klispoel, Beek
- Boerderijwinkel De Hazelaarhof, Kekerdom
- Elco van Noort, Steenstraat 28, Millingen
- Judith Smeets, Emmalaan 14, Berg en Dal
Asian hornet search group
The Asian hornet search group Berg en Dal and the municipality are working together to combat the Asian hornet. Many queen traps have already been placed in the municipality.
More information
For more information about the Asian hornet search group Berg en Dal, please send an email to zoekgroepAHBergenDal@gmail.com.