The Growing Threat of Asian Hornets to British Bee Populations In recent years, the United Kingdom has witnessed a significant increase in the sightings of Asian hornets, a species that poses a grave threat to local bee populations. Officials have reported 22 confirmed sightings of Vespa velutina, mostly in southern England, compared to just two […]
The Emergence of the Asian Hornet in the UK: A Growing Threat to Native Bees Introduction Experts are increasingly concerned that the invasive Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) has become established in the United Kingdom. A record number of nests have been discovered this year, with a sharp rise in sightings of the species. While previous […]
