'Killer' Asian Hornets Found in Somerset for First Time

'Killer' Asian hornets found in Somerset for first time

The predators are native to China but were last week found by a beekeeper in a woodland in Ashcott, near Street. They tagged the hornet and followed it to its nest in a bramble patch.

Warning issued over invasive Asian hornets after nest discovered in Somerset

It is the first time that the species has been found in the county

Britain’s 'national bee unit' in battle to save pollinator from deadly yellow-legged hornets

Britain's battle against the invasive yellow-legged hornet has intensified as the species extends its reach into previously unaffected regions, including Somerset, Lincolnshire and Greater Manchester. The insect, which was discovered in the country for the first time a decade ago, typically appears in southern counties such as Kent, Sussex and Surrey.However, this year has witnessed sightings as far west as Somerset for the first time, whilst th…

Asian Hornets 'established' in South East despite sightings drop

Experts are encouraging the public to help report sightings to monitor numbers.