We are under the threat from a non-native ferocious predator called the Asian Hornet.
The Asian Hornet is thought to have been accidentally introduced into France in 2004 and has
quickly spread to other western European countries.
It has crossed the channel and is now establishing itself in south-east England. It is almost inevitable that it will arrive in Staffordshire in 2024.
It poses a significant risk to members of the public and attrition of pollinating insects as well
as consequences for agriculture, horticulture, and biodiversity.
The dangers of the Asian Hornet are fourfold:
Controlling the spread needs help from the general public to recognise it and then report it.
More information on identifying Asian Hornets can be found here.
“See it! Snap it! Send it!”
The easiest way to learn how to recognise and report the Asian hornet is by downloading
the “Asian Watch App” on your mobile phone. This can be done by scanning this QR code:
You can also download it free of charge from GooglePlay or iTunes.
More resources are available from the British Beekeepers Association:
https://www.bbka.org.uk/pages/category/asian-hornet-resource
And this is a useful video to be found on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/KVKbcZi5Zpc?si=3lxTyFXv8JXUBkwF
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