The red-cheeked tortoise is listed in the Release Ordinance as a prohibited invasive alien organism. The keeping and trade of this species is now prohibited throughout Europe, including Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The reason for this is that, as omnivores, they endanger native species, in particular the spawn of native amphibians and insect larvae.

Anyone who still keeps a red-eared slider is asked to contact the Environmental Agency. If red-cheeked tortoises or other tortoise species are spotted in the wild, this should also be reported to the Environment Agency so that they can be captured.

The Asian hornet is spreading throughout Europe and neighboring Switzerland. It is therefore possible that it will also be detected in Liechtenstein.

It is no more dangerous to humans than the native hornet. It is considered a pest and invasive organism, as it eats honey bees and native wild bees, and must therefore be controlled.

Suspicious reports of the Asian hornet in Liechtenstein are recorded via the www.asiatischehornisse.ch platform. For a reliable identification, it is necessary for the reporting person to provide a photo or video of the animal. As a precautionary measure, a safety distance of 5 meters from the suspected nest must be maintained.

If the suspicion is confirmed via the reporting platform, Asian hornet nests are removed by trained specialists.