Temporary authorisations for biocidal products for the removal of Asian hornet nests

With summer approaching, the fight against the spread of Asian hornet populations is once again a priority. To this end, the Biocides Department has issued temporary authorisations extending the use of four biocidal products to the destruction of Asian hornet nests by professionals. These products are Permas D (2683B), Vespa (402B), Diatomix (BE-REG-01683) and Insectosect (BE2022-0002-01-01).

The extension of the uses of these products is restricted to professionals and comes into force on 1 June 2026 for a period of 180 days.

The requirements set out in the authorisation for the biocidal products concerned remain applicable. Regarding the use of Permas D and Vespa, the Asian hornet nests to which the products have been applied must be removed and disposed of (incineration).

We invite you to look to your regional authority website directly for further information regarding existing specific control plans.