Evaluation of Off-the-Shelf Tracking Technologies for Asian Hornet Nest Detection
Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
AwardedEvaluation of Off-the-Shelf Tracking Technologies for Asian Hornet Nest Detection
Awarded 01 Mar 2017
Awarded01 Mar 2017
Value£65,808.00
SupplierUNiversity of Exeter
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 11mo ago9mo term
Awarded 1 Mar 2017Expired 30 Nov 2017
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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to University of Exeter for evaluating off-the-shelf insect tracking technologies to track Asian hornets (Vespa velutina) from forage sites to nests, aiding nest detection.
The project involved interviewing key Asian hornet scientists in Europe, testing Biotrack and RECCO technologies across suitable habitats, optimizing tags for ~200mg flying insects, and field testing in France.
It also included designing a protocol and writing an instruction manual, with a final report and talks for Defra, NBU, and beekeepers.
The contract value was AUD 65,808.
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