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Asian Hornets

What are Asian Hornets?

Asian Hornets are an incredibly destructive invasive species, and specialise in preying on honey bee hives. The hornets ‘hawk’ the front of target bee hives, killing honey bees and feeding them to their young. One Asian Hornet alone can kill 60-90 honey bees per day, and dozens of them will ‘hawk’ a hive simultaneously decimating the bees, meaning it can be destroyed or irreparably weakened to the extent it can’t survive.

Why are they bad?

Asian Hornets are also a threat to people, as their sting is very powerful so it could put an adult in hospital. Multiple stings from the Hornets have caused fatalities in Europe where they are now endemic.

How you can help

If you think you you've seen a nest, take a photo then report it. 

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Yellow-legged hornet 2026 rolling update

Please report sightings of Yellow-legged hornets (YLH), also known as Asian hornets, on this online form or download the free Asian hornet Watch app for Apple devices or android devices.

As of 01/05/2026:

To view the location of destroyed nests, please visit the map page and choose the Asian Hornet map layer.

Yellow-legged hornet location information in England and Wales from January 2026 to June 2026

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