The municipality of Schmelz has equipped its beekeepers with a new telemetry system to…

The municipality of Schmelz has equipped its beekeepers with a new telemetry system to precisely locate nests of the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax). The system was introduced and practically tested at Engelgrundweiher during a meeting with beekeepers and the volunteer fire brigade.

The invasive Asian hornet is spreading in Saarland and threatens the native honey bee due to increased predation pressure. It also poses risks to fruit and horticulture as well as to humans, especially when nests are near residential areas. The municipality fully financed the acquisition.