LKCOM signs campaign for the detection and control of the Asian Hornet in Cávado.

The image and communication of the strategic Plan for the detention and control of the Asian Hornet in the Cávado NUTS III region were developed by LKCOM. The Cávado Inter-Municipal Community, in collaboration with its member municipalities, also carried out informative and awareness-raising actions to control this species.

Commonly known as the Asian hornet, the Vespa Velutina is an invasive species and a predator of bees and other pollinating insects essential to the balance of ecosystems. This pest settled in Europe in 2011, via horticultural products originating from China, and represents a threat to the environment, biodiversity and beekeeping, jeopardising, among other things, honey production.

With the aim of empowering and raising public awareness of the risks posed by this insect, LKCOM was responsible for creating the image and graphic identity of the initiative to publicly promote and raise awareness of the problem associated with the Vespa Velutina, promoted by CIM Cávado – the Cávado Inter-Municipal Community. The campaign also included the production of communication materials, such as billboards and street posters for the 6 municipalities that make up the Cávado NUTS III region: Amares, Barcelos, Braga, Esposende, Terras de Bouro and Vila Verde, advertising in regional newspapers and radio spots.

As a result of the application approved by the Operational Programme for Sustainability and Efficiency in the Use of Resources - POSEUR, plans to detect and combat this insect have been put into practice, promoting better prevention and control of the spread of this species across the territory.

Don't forget, if you spot Vespa velutina (Asian hornet) nests:

- Report it at: https://stopvespa.icnf.pt

- SOS Environment Line: 808 200 520

- Contact your Town Council