Beekeepers and environmentalists are growing more concerned after an “unprecedented” number of Asian hornets have been spotted so far this year, sparking fears of a surge in the UK population of the ...

Invasive, aggressive and destructive, the yellow-legged Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is on the rise in the UK. Asian hornets are an invasive species that poses a threat to biodiversity, preying on ...

Nobody likes flying insects invading their picnic during the summer months, but beyond the usual bees and wasps, Brits are now being urged to stay alert to a new stinging pest. According to reports, ...

The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina), one of about 22 species native to Southeast Asia, is found from northern India to southern China and beyond. Not to be confused with the Asian giant hornet (Vespa ...

The invasive insects have a taste for beetles, butterflies, spiders, and more. By Laura Baisas Published Mar 4, 2025 7:00 AM EST Get the Popular Science daily ...

Should I be worried about the Asian hornet's arrival in Northern Ireland? It's a question many are asking after the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) confirmed the first sighting of the ...

SPOKANE, Washington -- Scientists have discovered the first nest of so-called murder hornets in the United States and plan to wipe it out Saturday to protect native honeybees, officials in Washington ...

A significant increase in Asian hornet sightings in the United Kingdom is raising alarm because of concerns that the hornets could ravage local bee populations. This year, British officials have ...

Asian hornets, an invasive species native to southeast Asia, have been sighted twice in Kent. The hornets are a foreign species that pose a “major threat” to honey bees in Britain, experts have warned ...

Bumblebees have a remarkably successful method for fighting off Asian hornets, new research shows. Bumblebees have a remarkably successful method for fighting off Asian hornets, new research shows.

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Agriculture has announced the successful eradication of the northern giant hornet, a five-year effort involving state officials, local landowners, ...