Biology

Zoology

Nest (protein structural motif)

Predation

Ecology

Vespidae

Hymenoptera

Biochemistry

Journal of Applied Entomology

Recently, the environmental economist J.M. Salles (Salles, ) declared that “the Asian hornet was likely to be the most threatening invader insect in France.” Thirteen years after the accidental introduction in France, the Asian hornet ( Vespa velutina nigrithorax ) has invaded most west European countries. Little has been done to date to limit its progression and its economic, ecological and social impact. Although it is illusory to try to eradicate this species, it is known that a targeted control would limit its threatening trend. Current V. velutina control in France is mainly based on (i) high scale volunteer trapping by citizens and (ii) volunteer spotting of the nest. Evaluation of trapping strategies developed so far to control V. velutina expansion has highlighted their failure and has demonstrated the need to optimize nest detection techniques and to investigate on new control strategies. This review describes most of the means aimed to control predation and expansion of V. velutina , whether they have been scientifically assessed or only tested on field with decent success. Published prospective control methods and biological control techniques are also presented.

Options for the biological and physical control of <i>Vespa velutina nigrithorax</i> (Hym.: Vespidae) in Europe: A review

Options for the biological and physical control of Vespa velutina nigrithorax (Hym.: Vespidae) in Europe: A review