Spotted an Asian hornet?
Send a photo via WhatsApp and get fast professional advice on identification, nest location and safe removal.
- Fast response in Noord-Holland
- Specialist equipment
- Free photo assessment
- Working with beekeepers and municipalities
! See a nest? Keep your distance and don't try to remove it yourself. One disturbed nest can trigger dozens of attacks.
What we've done so far
Every intervention counts — for people, bees and the local ecosystem.
As of May 25, 2026
Safe help with Asian hornets
Whether it's one sighting or a suspected nest in your garden — we guide you step by step, without panic and with the right expertise.
Nest removal
Professional, safe removal of Asian hornet nests — at any height, with the right protective gear.
Nest tracking
Hornets in sight but no nest? We locate it using visual tracking and local expertise.
Beekeeper advice
Protect your apiary, early queen monitoring and tailored prevention plans.
From photo to solved nest in four steps
We always start with a no-obligation photo assessment. We only come on site when truly needed.
- 01
Send a photo
WhatsApp us a photo of the insect or nest. We respond quickly.
- 02
Risk assessment
We confirm whether it's the Asian hornet and give safety guidance.
- 03
Site inspection
If needed, we come to locate the nest precisely.
- 04
Safe removal
With the right gear we remove the nest — discreet and thorough.
How to identify the Asian hornet
The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) looks like a wasp but is larger and darker. Don't confuse it with the European hornet — that one is bigger, lighter and actually beneficial.
Asian hornet (Vespa velutina)
- Yellow legsBright yellow leg tips on all six legs — the strongest identifier.
- Dark bodyDark brown to black, with one distinct orange-yellow band on the abdomen.
- Orange faceThe head and face are orange-yellow.
- Smaller sizeWorkers ~2 cm — clearly smaller than a European hornet.
European hornet (Vespa crabro)
- LargerWorkers up to 2.5–3.5 cm — noticeably bigger than the Asian species.
- Brown/yellow stripedBody has multiple stripes, not a single band.
- Brown legsNo bright yellow leg tips.
- Protected speciesThe European hornet is beneficial and must not be killed casually.
Not sure? Send a photo via WhatsApp — we'll take a free look.
Where we work
We're active across Noord-Holland, with rapid response in Amsterdam, Haarlemmermeer and Kennemerland.
Amsterdam
City and all districts, including Noord, Zuid, Oost, West and the port area.
AmsterdamHaarlemmermeer
Hoofddorp, Nieuw-Vennep, Schiphol area.
HaarlemmermeerKennemerland
Haarlem, Heemstede, Bloemendaal, Velsen, Beverwijk.
KennemerlandNoord-Holland
All municipalities in the province — ask about your address.
Noord-HollandOur interventions in pictures
Photos from real interventions: nests in trees, safe removal with a cherry picker and a professional insect vacuum, and captured Asian hornets. Click a photo to browse through them.
What clients say
Impressively efficient and professional. The team helped us quickly and resolved the nest problem. Highly recommended.
I sent a photo via WhatsApp in the evening, got an answer within an hour and knew exactly what to do. No more panic.
As a beekeeper, this is exactly the partner you need. Real expertise and respect for the bees.
Common questions
What should I do if I see an Asian hornet?
Can I remove a nest myself?
What does nest removal cost?
How fast can you respond?
What regions do you cover?
What's the difference between Asian and European hornet?
Not sure? Just send a photo.
Photo assessment is free and no-strings. We help faster than Google can — no panic, just clear advice.