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David Hablützel – The Hornet Whisperer: Innovating Nature Protection Through Ethics, AI, and Public Engagement

David Hablützel is a Swiss bee inspector and hornet expert who has redefined insect management through ethical relocation, technology, and public engagement. Founder of Imkerei Hablützel, he specializes in relocating bees, wasps, and hornets without extermination, advocating for coexistence rather than control.

He combines field expertise with innovation, having developed an AI-powered hornet detection tool and a GPS-based nest tracking system. His platforms are used by schools, municipalities, and citizen scientists to monitor invasive species like the Asian hornet.

A passionate speaker with over 100 engagements, David educates diverse audiences, from classrooms to local authorities, using real nests, livestreams, and hands-on demonstrations. His mission: shift public perception from fear to understanding, and inspire collective action for pollinator protection in a time of ecological urgency.

🔹 Notable Achievements

  • Founder of Imkerei Hablützel, specializing in ethical bee, wasp, and hornet relocations

  • Official Bee Inspector in the Canton of Thurgau

  • Developer of the AI-based hornet detection platform: scan.velutina-service.ch

  • Creator of Hornissenportal Germany: hornissenportal.velutina-service.ch

  • Built a GPS nest localization system using flight path & circular method

  • Delivered 100+ talks to schools, municipalities & environmental bodies

  • Contributor to Phänomena, an educational initiative for insect awareness

  • Hosts a live-stream from an active hornet nest: live-hornissen.ch

Langages:

  • Deutch
  • English

✨ Key Themes & Expertise

  • The Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina): Threat, identification, and response

  • From Destruction to Conservation: Ethical relocation of insect colonies

  • Citizen Science & AI: Using technology to protect biodiversity

  • Public Engagement: Creating a pollinator-friendly culture

In a time of ecological disruption and misinformation, David offers both urgency and hope. His keynotes are grounded in real-world action, whether it’s rescuing pollinators or designing smart detection tools. He engages audiences with hands-on demonstrations and real-life hornet nests, leaving lasting impressions on professionals and students alike. His work is a vital call to action for public awareness and collaborative science in preserving biodiversity.

David Hablützel Keynotes Swiss

Bee protection
Insect relocation
Citizen science
Environmental awareness

Speaker David Hablützel