Overview
- Authorities logged 1,738 alerts in the third week of October, and three men died from stings within a two‑week period.
- So far in 2025, teams have removed about 19,600 nests, contributing to more than 131,000 cleared since the centralized program began in 2020.
- The Xunta deployed 18,500 geolocated traps this year, capturing over 230,000 queen hornets, more than double the 2024 total.
- Officials report the reinforced plan targeting primary nests and selective trapping has reduced average alerts by roughly 24% versus pre‑plan levels.
- About 30% of warnings are duplicates, inactive nests or other species, and the region has set €1.7 million for 2026 as it urges residents to call 012 and avoid handling nests.