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Annual confirmed sightings of the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) in the UK.
Public asked to be vigilant after sightings of Asian hornets, an invasive species, are confirmed in Kent
How to spot and report bee pests and diseases.
Public asked to be vigilant after sightings of Asian hornets, an invasive species, are confirmed in Essex
Beekeepers and members of the public were today asked to remain vigilant after an Asian hornet was spotted in the Gosport area of Hampshire.
Beekeepers and members of the public are being asked to remain vigilant after an Asian hornet was spotted in the Ascot area of Berkshire.
Asian Hornet Watch - new app launched to help people quickly and easily report sightings of this invasive species.
There has been a confirmed sighting of the Asian hornet in the Tetbury area of Gloucestershire
An Asian hornet nest has been destroyed in the Woolacombe area and no further live Asian hornets have been sighted.
An outbreak of Asian hornets in the South West has been successfully contained by the National Bee Unit
Two more sightings of Asian hornets have been confirmed and surveillance activity is underway.
What you need to do if you find, own or look after a listed invasive non-native (alien) animal in England and Wales.
An Asian hornet has been found in Lancashire and surveillance activity is underway.
Beekeepers asked to remain vigilant as single Asian hornet is spotted in Hampshire.
A second nest in Fowey, Cornwall, has been destroyed and the public are asked to remain vigilant for Asian hornets.
An Asian hornet has been found in the Devon area.
An Asian hornet has been found in Cornwall and surveillance activity is underway.
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