Only Yesterday I Made A Post About Asian Or Yellow-Legged Hornets As They Are Sometimes Known,

and today I received a article from the BBC about them, 

it is almost like someone is listening to what I say, (as yesterday I mentioned the insects to Steve), and then sending me news items that might be of interest!

back to the article and a few lines from it:

 Asian hornets were first reported in the UK in 2016, with 72 nests discovered in 2023,

This year has been the second worst on record for numbers, with the majority of sightings in the South East,

Kent's gardeners and walkers are being recruited to help track down invasive Asian hornets,

Although only 19 nests have been destroyed so far this year, the British Beekeeper’s Association’s (BBKA) Asian Hornet Teams, which support the NBU, said the problem has not gone away,

Sue Knights, Asian hornet coordinator for Kent Beekeepers’ Association, said: “Now is a crucial time for spotting Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet nests, as the falling leaves from the trees could reveal nests that were otherwise hidden, "It is vital that we know where these nests are located, so that we can keep an eye on the area for any queen hornets emerging from hibernation in the spring, "We really need everyone in the community to stay vigilant over the coming months."

Tony Warren, Asian Hornet Team coordinator for the Gravesend branch and founder of Asian Hornet Alert, said there had been a "significant reduction" in nests found and destroyed this year, "But the threat remains," he added, 

it is vitally important for the bees of the UK to stamp out this foreign invader, if you should see a Asian hornet or a nest of them please report it here, the full article from the BBC is here.