“Foragers and gardeners should check hedges carefully to avoid disturbing an Asian hornet nest. Normally they don’t attack, but if you are near a nest, or disturb it, they can become extremely aggressive and dangerous.” More…
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Public Asked to Help Fight Asian Hornet Threat
Sighting of the Asian hornet confirmed in Gloucestershire – the first time it has been discovered in the UK. Smaller than our native hornet, the Asian hornet poses no greater risk to human health than a bee. However, they do pose a risk to honey bees. More…
Asian Hornet – new BBC Film Report
This short film report provides a glimpse of the issues facing the honey bee in the UK, if this non-native and REPORTABLE hornet becomes established here. More…
Asian Hornet identified in UK
Sighting of the Asian hornet confirmed in Gloucestershire – the first time it has been discovered in the UK. Smaller than our native hornet, the Asian hornet poses no greater risk to human health than a bee. However, they do pose a risk to honey bees. More…
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