Asian hornet in the UK The Asian hornet at Christchurch in Dorset was reported and confirmed on 1st October. Experts from the National Bee Unit (NBU) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) worked quickly to find and destroy two active nests in the area. The National Bee Unit destroyed an Asian hornet nest near Tamworth, Staffordshire on Friday 6th September. A further sighting was reported in a new location by a member of the public of an Asian hornet south west of Ashford, Kent, this single hornet has been captured. Surveillance continues in both areas. In July a sighting was confirmed of an individual, female Asian hornet in New Milton, Hampshire, after it was reported by a member of the public. Based upon visual examination, the hornet is likely to be a queen. Members are asked to remain vigilant for this predator in our region. It may be seen hawking at the entrance to hives. Traps may be set up in the apiary and this video shows how to make your own. For a full description of the Asian honet and its comparison to out native hornet view this document: http://www.nonnativespecies.org/alerts/index.cfm?id=4 Any sightings should be reported to the non-native species team at: [email protected] | 
