The Asian hornet, not to be confused with the European hornet, is a so-called invasive exotic species. The animal looks like a huge wasp, but can sting deeper. That is why a sting can be extra painful. They are not attracted to food, as wasps do. And they actually leave people alone, explain Anne Brandenburg and Olaf Kop of the Zeister bee association.
Zeist infested by Asian hornet: one nest dismantled, but danger has not passed
