A Tracking Method for the Invasive Asian Hornet: A Brief Review and Experiments

Radio-telemetry tracking uses a lightweight transmitter and receivers capable of good mobility. This method can be used to track Asian hornets, which have a significant impact on bees and beekeepers. This is because hornet acts as a group and exhibit dangerous aggressiveness. The most efficient way to prevent the invasion of Asian hornets is to destroy their nest. To this end, fire, pesticides, and experts can be used. However, the nest is not destroyed based on the location (e.g., treetops, rocks, urban areas). Therefore, we propose a method for tracking Asian hornets to effectively destroy their nests. Firstly, we investigate the existing insect-tracking methods. Secondly, we select sensors and conduct flight capability and traceability tests. Finally, we analyze and discuss the feasibility of the proposed tracking method using the experimental results.