# "On ne va pas l'éradiquer, mais on peut le freiner" : contre le frelon asiatique, les apiculteurs alsaciens misent sur les pièges... ou sur le frelon européen

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Podcast: [Le choix de franceinfo](https://stenobird.com/podcast/le-choix-de-franceinfo-3101940)
Published: 2026-05-03T04:20:30+00:00
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## Resource

French beekeepers are struggling to contain the invasive Asian hornet, which threatens the stability of the entire pollination industry. While the government has allocated 3 million euros for prevention, industry leaders argue much larger investments are needed to prevent exponential nest growth.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The Asian hornet is an invasive predator that decimates bee colonies and threatens agricultural sovereignty
- Failure mode: Relying on DIY beer and syrup traps is counterproductive as they kill beneficial insects like butterflies and bees
- Practical takeaway: Use selective traps placed at least one meter above the ground near water and flowering trees to target workers without killing the queen
- Economic tension: Beekeepers claim the 3 million euro government fund is insufficient compared to the estimated 12 million euro loss in the sector
- Biological lesson: The European hornet acts as a natural predator and could potentially help regulate the invasive population

## Topics

Asian hornet, Beekeeping, Agriculture, Invasive species, Alsace, Biodiversity, Pest control, Pollination

## Chapters
- 0:30 — The National Plan: Overview of the government's 3 million euro initiative to fund the fight against Asian hornets in France.
- 0:50 — Impact on Beekeeping: Firsthand accounts from Alsatian beekeepers regarding hive destruction and the importance of nest reporting.
- 1:20 — Community Efforts: The role of volunteer networks in deploying hundreds of traps across local valleys.
- 2:10 — Natural Predators: The potential role of the European hornet in regulating the invasive species population.
- 2:40 — The Scale of Infestation: The difficulty of managing areas where hornet populations have become too dense to effectively remove nests.
- 3:30 — The Funding Gap: The UNAF's argument that current aid is a 'hollow shell' compared to the massive scale of the threat.
- 4:20 — Effective Prevention: Advice on avoiding harmful DIY traps and using selective, long-lasting traps to protect biodiversity.

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