The Asian hornet is believed to have arrived in southwestern France in a shipment of pottery from Shanghai in 2004. Since ...

Have you ever been stung by a tiger mosquito, or worse, an Asian hornet? It is estimated that around 14,000 alien species are present in Europe, introduced either accidentally or deliberately.

Rapid action against invasive bee-killing hornet has halted spread, study finds - The National Bee Unit responds to public ...

Researchers say Jersey is "essential" in helping stop the spread of Asian hornets in the UK. Jersey was seen as an "ideal ...

These hornets are bad news for bees - but thanks to people reporting their nests, scientists say they have not managed to settle in the UK.

It arrived in France in a container of pottery from China ... countries for establishment and spread of the yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina). This work was the first to consider the potential ...

A new study has shown that although the UK has suitable climate and habitat for the yellow-legged hornet, also known as the ...

A study has found that swift action against an invasive bee-killing hornet has halted its spread in the UK, despite the ...

The non-native Asian hornet, which arrived in France in a cargo of pottery from China about 20 years ago and has spread rapidly across the continent, can kill 50 bees a day and has devastated ...

Researchers emphasise the importance of continued surveillance and rapid action to maintain control over this invasive ...