Yellow-legged Asian Hornet

Andrew Durham of Cambridgeshire Beekeeping Association gives an appraisal of efforts made in Europe and the UK on dealing with the Yellow-Legged Hornet. The session was hosted by the British Beekeepers Association on Wednesday 3rd […]

This update from Peter Davies, Operational Delivery Lead at the National Bee Unit, was hosted by the British Beekeepers Association on Tuesday 2nd September 2025. A recording of the session can be found here. The […]

Nigel Semmence from the National Bee Unit (NBU) gave an update on the yellow-legged Asian hornet (YLH) situation on Tuesday 11th March. The following are the key points: 2024 24 nests destroyed – South East […]

Nigel Semmence of the National Bee Unit presents the latest information (recorded at the National Honey Show at the end of October 2024). Nigel explains the UK strategy as well as results.

This week has been designated by the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) as Asian Hornet Week. The intention is to increase public awareness of the threat that this voracious insect poses to our pollinators and, in […]

Nigel Semmence, Contingency Planning and Science Officer, Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)/National Bee Unit (NBU) presents a special update on yellow-legged Asian hornets. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3dYuz9oeSg