Asian Hornets

twopenny

Just in case anyone is unaware there's a different species in the UK and it's been asked to report them.

I haven't yet looked into it much but there are posters in our local supermarkets and now on the BBC news.

I must investigate further tonight but in the mean time here's the link

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/ceddwgd9n3eo

While it poses no greater threat for humans to be stung it but it can pose a threat to local eccology and they feed on our native bees and wasps.

So if you like your honey as much as I do - keep a look out

elsien

Report them to who? 

ETA
If you suspect you have seen an Asian hornet you should report this using the iPhone and Android app ‘Asian Hornet Watch’ or by using our online report form. Alternatively, e-mail alertnonnative@ceh.ac.uk. Please include a photograph if you can safely obtain one.

twopenny

Thanks Elsien.
I did a,quick post from my laptop before an appointment so didn't have time to go further.

Seems they kill our pollinators, not only bees - but I like my honey 

Dustyevsky

Thanks. The problem is, What % of people are able to ID a British hornet? It's very likely a lot of those will be reported too. Most folk may react badly to seeing either, up close and personal, but the hornet native to these isles is quite docile as a rule.

twopenny

Totally agree Dusty.

But like the rest of life, we can only try

Niv

Dustyevsky said:

Thanks. The problem is, What % of people are able to ID a British hornet? It's very likely a lot of those will be reported too. Most folk may react badly to seeing either, up close and personal, but the hornet native to these isles is quite docile as a rule.

If you use Asian hornet watch app then you supply a photo and location when you report so the experts can assess the photo to carry out the ID. They can also send out people to investigate the site identified.