How can you spot an Asian Hornet?

The UK has seen a number of sightings of Asian hornets in recent years, and it seems the pests have survived the winter - ...

Beekeepers are bracing for a record year of invasive Asian hornets, with more sightings of the yellow-legged pest so far this ...

Asian hornets have an aggressive tendency to disrupt the ecosystem, and these flying bugs can also pack a painful sting if ...

Originally from Asia, they were first recorded in Europe in France in 2004 when it is believed a hornet arrived in a shipment ...

Hornets of any variety are not desirable to have around, but Asian hornets are particularly problematic. They have been responsible for wiping out honeybee populations across Europe, and can kill ...

UK gardeners should take one action this summer to prevent Asian hornets from entering their outdoor space, as reports of the ...

The yellow-legged Asian hornet is a "highly aggressive" invasive species of hornet that has been spreading like wildfire ...

An unusually large, black insect is increasingly being spotted in German gardens, initially resembling a hornet at first ...

Asian hornets are feared to have survived the British winter. This means they could be here to stay, posing a threat to both domestic gardens and the wider ecosystem. The hornets were initially hoped ...

In 2016, the hornets were found in the UK for the first time in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. The BBKA is now urging everyone to report any sightings using the Asian Hornet Watch app.