Evaluation of off-the-shelf technologies for their potential to track Asian Hornets (Vespa velutina)

The overall aim is to test whether off-the-shelf insect tracking technology can be used to track Asian hornets in the wild, flying from forage sites to their nests, and thus aid nest detection. We have the following objectives: 1) Interview key Asian hornet scientists in Europe to review latest methods that have been evaluated for finding nests 2) Test effectiveness of Biotrack & RECCO tracking technologies in a range of habitats and environments likely to be suitable for Asian hornet nesting. 3) Optimise Biotrack...