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Asian hornet: Charente-Maritime (17)

Spotted an Asian hornet nest in your area (Charente-Maritime)? Report it for free on Report Hornet and find a certified professional to remove it near you.

Certified professionals — Charente-Maritime

5 professionals listed

ALLO FRELONS

Mercuès (46090) - FR

Service area :

Ardèche
Aveyron
Cantal
Charente
Charente-Maritime
+11

Killguepes

Beychac-et-Caillau (33750) - FR

Service area :

Charente-Maritime
Dordogne
Gironde
Landes

Kristal Traitement

Rochefort (17300) - FR

Service area :

Charente-Maritime

Poitou GuĂŞpes et Frelons

Cherveux (79410) - FR

Service area :

Charente-Maritime
Deux-Sèvres
Vendée
Vienne

RM Traitement Prévention

Bourcefranc-le-Chapus () - FR

Service area :

Charente-Maritime

Frequently asked questions about the Asian hornet

Who should I contact to remove an Asian hornet nest (Charente-Maritime)?

5 certified pest-control professionals are listed on Report Hornet for Charente-Maritime; their contact details appear earlier on this page.

How do I report an Asian hornet nest (Charente-Maritime)?

On the reporting page, set the nest location — geolocation fills in the area (Charente-Maritime) automatically — add a photo if you can, then submit. No account is required, and the report then appears on the public map.

How do I recognise an Asian hornet?

The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is 2–3 cm long, with a black thorax, a dark abdomen crossed by a wide orange band and yellow leg tips. It is smaller than the European hornet, whose abdomen is yellow with black stripes.

What should I do if I find an Asian hornet nest?

Do not approach it and never try to destroy it yourself: the species attacks as a group when it feels threatened, and nests are often high up. Report it, then call a certified professional with proper equipment.

Is reporting free?

Yes, reporting on Report Hornet is completely free and requires no account. It helps track the spread of the species and protect honeybee colonies.

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