It's been an 'exceptional' year for the insects
A new map shows an alarming number of Asian hornet sightings in the UK as concerns grow they could establish themselves in the country. It's been a record-breaking summer already for sightings of the voracious predators, which are a real threat to the UK's bee populations.
As of August 10, there have been 23 confirmed sightings including 15 nests this year. The first Asian Hornet was seen in the UK in 2016. "Reports from Europe and Jersey indicate that this is an exceptional year for Asian hornets with record numbers of queens and nests. We urge the public to join forces with beekeepers to protect our honey bees and other pollinators from this voracious predator.”
Asian hornets, described as murder hornets, have a painful sting which can cause a serious allergic reaction. There venom is less toxic than other species but they can inject more of it per sting.
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