| The Asian hornet at Gosport in Hampshire was reported and confirmed on 8th September and the nest detroyed on 11th September. The last confirmed sighting was on 1st October last year in Christchurch, Dorset. The National Bee Unit destroyed an Asian hornet nest near Tamworth, Staffordshire on Friday 6th September 2019. 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 continued in both areas. In July 2019 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 our 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] and an Asian Hornet Watch app is available to download to your phone. There is also a map on the BBKA website with your nearest Asian hornet team member - www.bbka.org.uk/asian-hornet-action-team-map | 
