Hornet Tracker

Why track Asian hornets?

Vespa velutina (the Asian hornet) is an invasive predator that hunts honeybees at hive entrances, dramatically reducing foraging and colony strength. Early detection and nest destruction are the most effective control measures. HivePulse's Hornet Tracker lets any citizen — no account required — contribute sightings, and lets beekeepers monitor nest density in their area.

Reporting a catch

A "catch" is the number of hornets captured in a trap over a period of time. Reports do not require an account.

1. 1
   Go to Hornets → Report

   Navigate to /hornets/report on the web.

2. 2
   Enter your catch count and optional location

   Adding GPS coordinates places your catch on the map, helping authorities track spread patterns.

3. 3
   Submit

   Your report is added to the community catch total immediately.

Reporting a nest

Nest reports include a GPS location and current status (Found / Destruction ordered / Destroyed). Confirmed nests appear as red pins on the Hornets map.

1. 1
   Go to Hornets → Report
2. 2
   Switch to the Nest tab

   Enter latitude, longitude, and nest status.

3. 3
   Submit

   The nest appears on the map for other beekeepers and local authorities to see.

Photo sightings & community voting

The community sightings feed lets users submit a photo of a suspected Asian hornet for others to verify. Misidentification is common (Asian hornets are often confused with European hornets and hoverflies), so community voting helps filter accurate reports.

1. 1
   Go to Hornets → Community Sightings
2. 2
   Browse the feed

   Each card shows the photo, submission date, and current Yes/No vote count.

3. 3
   Vote Yes or No

   Cast one vote per sighting. Admins can override the status to Confirmed or Rejected.

4. 4
   Submit your own photo

   Tap the + button, upload a photo, and add optional location data.

Reading the stats