Asianhornet

Asianhornet

Surge in Asian Hornet Numbers Sparks Urgent Warning in Somerset

The Somerset Beekeepers Association (SBKA) is calling on residents to remain vigilant and report any sightings of the invasive yellow-legged Asian hornet (YLH). This alert coincides with the British Beekeepers Association’s …

By Tommy Wathen · Saturday 30 August 2025 · 2 min read

Asianhornet

Record Surge in Asian Hornet Sightings Raises Alarm Among UK Beekeepers

Beekeepers across the UK are on high alert as the number of Asian hornet sightings this year reaches unprecedented levels. These invasive yellow-legged hornets, notorious for preying on honeybees, have been recorded more …

By Charles Bowser · Monday 30 June 2025 · 2 min read