Surge in Asian Hornet Numbers Sparks Urgent Warning in Somerset Saturday, August 30, 2025 asianhornet invasivespecies beekeeping somerset pollination biodiversity conservation insects environmentalthreat yellowleggedhornet 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 … Read More
Japanese Knotweed Hotspots in Somerset for 2025 Revealed Wednesday, July 23, 2025 japaneseknotweed somerset invasivespecies heatmap propertydamage environet knotweedcontrol plantidentification environmentalimpact homeowners As the Japanese knotweed growing season gathers pace, invasive plant specialist Environet has identified Somerset’s key knotweed hotspots for 2025. Recent data shows 583 verified Japanese knotweed sightings across the county, … Read More
Record Surge in Asian Hornet Sightings Raises Alarm Among UK Beekeepers Monday, June 30, 2025 asianhornet beekeeping invasivespecies pollinators pestcontrol nationalbeeunit bbka honeybees wildlifeconservation uk 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 … Read More