ASIAN HORNETS SIGHTINGS CONFIRMED IN THE UK

As if wasps and the usual hornets that are already zipping around weren't enough, the National Bee Unit confirmed today that there's a new critter in town that could represent a threat to honey bees. They are able to raid their hives and eat them pretty quickly and without much mercy.

According to Peter Davies, Regional Bee Inspector for Southern England explained:

"Once a honey bee colony is located as a food source, the hornets visit it in increasing numbers relentlessly preying on the bees. It is much like a takeaway to them and they can decimate the numbers of bees until the colony collapses."

The insects have been recorded in the UK before, though they have previously been 'swiftly eradicated' by the relevant authorities.

Here's the statement released by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA):

NOT NOW, ASIAN HORNETS pic.twitter.com/4JQfxCFJhl Jack Blanchard (@Jack_Blanchard_) September 28, 2022

As they say, stay vigilant!

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