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If you have not yet heard about the Asian hornet, please pause to read this.
It is not native to UK. It was introduced accidentally to the south of France and in a few short years it has bred, evolved and migrated throughout western Europe.
It is a predator with an insatiable appetite for insects.
All of our native insect species are at risk but a colony of honey bees offers a feast.
A colony of Asian hornets will eat their way through a hive of bees in a few days by 'hawking' in front of the entrance and picking the bees off as they come and go.
Please look out for this predator. It may be pretty but it is not welcome. In fact, it is
NOTIFIABLE so if you see one,
please refer to the
the latest advice IMMEDIATELY