The city decided to extend the eradication efforts because the queens have not yet flown out, according to advice from the province of Antwerp. By combating the nests now, the number of queens that fly out and potentially build new nests in the spring will be limited.
Initially, the city planned to conclude the campaign at the end of October. The extension aims to better control the hornet population.
Residents are urged to report any nests they observe in their gardens or surroundings via Vespa-Watch (vespawatch.be).
