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If you spot an Asian Hornet, you can report it by using the Asian Hornet Watch app available free on both Android and iphone. Or by filling in an online form 

Identifying Asian Hornet

Identifying Asian Hornet

How to identify an Asian Hornet in three easy steps - a poster you can print - an app you can download Read more

Published: 1st June, 2022

Updated: 24th June, 2022

Author: Deleted User

Asian hornet team

Asian hornet team

A page explaining about the exercise AHT team members are required to take to check that they have the skills to ID Asian hornets and know what they are legally allowed to do. Read more

Published: 1st May, 2022

Updated: 28th June, 2022

Author: diane drinkwater

Asian Hornet Team map

Asian Hornet Team map

Asian Hornet Team Map for members of the public who suspect they have seen an Asian hornet. The Asian hornet team can help arrange assistance in identifying any suspected Asian hornets. This list is managed by associations and branches. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2022

Updated: 28th June, 2022

Author: Deleted User

First Asian Hornet of 2022 Confirmed

First Asian Hornet of 2022 Confirmed

The first Asian Hornet of 2022 found on the British mainland has been captured at Felixstowe in Suffolk. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2022

Updated: 24th June, 2022

Author: Diane Roberts

2021 Asian Hornet nests report

2021 Asian Hornet nests report

The government has produced a report showing that the only nests found last year were the two we reported in Portsmouth and Ascot. Analysis shows that neither were related to a nest the previous year in Hampshire. Read more

Published: 8th March, 2022

Author: Diane Roberts

Asian Hornet nest found in Portsmouth

Asian Hornet nest found in Portsmouth

November 2021 - an Asian Hornet nest has been found in a built up area of Portsmouth and dealt with by Bee Inspectors. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2021

Updated: 29th March, 2022

Author: Diane Roberts

Asian Hornet nest found at Ascot

Asian Hornet nest found at Ascot

October 2021 - NBU inspectors have been able to track hornets back to a nest in Ascot and destroy it. Read more

Published: 12th October, 2021

Updated: 29th March, 2022

Author: Diane Roberts

First Confirmed UK Sighting of Asian Hornet in 2021

First Confirmed UK Sighting of Asian Hornet in 2021

BREAKING NEWS: DEFRA says that a confirmed sighting of an Asian Hornet has been made in Berkshire. Read more

Published: 8th October, 2021

Updated: 29th March, 2022

Author: Diane Roberts

Winners of 2021 Photo Competition

Winners of 2021 Photo Competition

Winners of the 2021 Photo Competition announced for all three categories. Read more

Published: 6th October, 2021

Updated: 7th October, 2021

Author: Erica Challis

Asian Hornet Week 2021 Presentations

Asian Hornet Week 2021 Presentations

Presentations for 2021 Asian hornet week Read more

Published: 6th September, 2021

Updated: 12th April, 2022

Author: diane drinkwater

Hornet & Wasp Photo Competition 2021

Hornet & Wasp Photo Competition 2021

Entries are now closed for our 2021 Photo Competition but watch out for the the winners who will be announed on 5th October. Read more

Published: 30th July, 2021

Updated: 7th October, 2021

Author: Erica Challis

Recording of Asian hornet conference 2021

Recording of Asian hornet conference 2021

Recording of Asian hornet conference 2021 Read more

Published: 18th May, 2021

Updated: 23rd February, 2022

Author: diane drinkwater

Winners of Photo Competition Announced

Winners of Photo Competition Announced

The winners of the 2020 Photo Competition we ran in the BBKA's Asian Hornet Week in September have been announced. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2020

Updated: 8th September, 2021

Author: Diane Roberts

HIve under attack

HIve under attack

Eric Darrouzet from the University of Tours has this video showing the level of hornet activity outside a managed colony and a wild colony. Read more

Published: 16th November, 2020

Author: diane drinkwater

Information about protecting hives from Asian hornets

Information about protecting hives from Asian hornets

John Woods, a beekeeper in France, has been in touch with some collated information about muzzles which help protect hives from Asian hornets. Read more

Published: 16th October, 2020

Author: diane drinkwater

Dealing with an incursion of Asian hornets

Dealing with an incursion of Asian hornets

Part of the blog post by Peter Davies about Asian hornets as part of the Asian hornet week 2020. Read more

Published: 11th September, 2020

Updated: 3rd October, 2020

Author: diane drinkwater

Asian hornet resources

Asian hornet resources

Resources for Asian hornet Week to download and share. Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2020

Updated: 16th March, 2021

Author: diane drinkwater

Competition for best photo of a hornet 2020

Competition for best photo of a hornet 2020

£100 prize for best photo of hornet or wasp - deadline 30th Sept 2020 Read more

Published: 28th August, 2020

Updated: 23rd February, 2022

Author: diane drinkwater

General Public Asian Hornet Quiz

General Public Asian Hornet Quiz

A fun quiz for the general public to learn more about Asian hornets. Read more

Published: 7th July, 2020

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: diane drinkwater

Learning about Asian hornets from Jersey Beekeepers

Learning about Asian hornets from Jersey Beekeepers

Mark White of East Dorset Beekeepers has headed to Jersey to learn how to deal with Asian hornets. Read more

Published: 17th July, 2019

Updated: 24th February, 2022

Author: Charlie Bee

Asian Hornet update 2019

Asian Hornet update 2019

The 1st Primary nest found was in Jersey on the 19th April and up to the time of Spring Convention (12 April 2019) 8 Asian Hornets had been spotted. Numbers are expected to rise. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2019

Updated: 24th February, 2022

Author: Charlie Bee

Life cycle of Asian hornet

Life cycle of Asian hornet

A poster you can download of the Lifecycle of an Asian Hornet and information on how to report a primary nest. Read more

Published: 9th January, 2019

Updated: 23rd September, 2020

Author: Deleted User

How to make an Asian Hornet Trap

How to make an Asian Hornet Trap

How to build a trap from everyday items as demonstrated by a bee inspector Read more

Published: 8th January, 2019

Updated: 4th October, 2020

Author: Deleted User

Asian Hornet incursion Map

Asian Hornet incursion Map

This map will update any sightings of Asian Hornets and shows you what has happened in the UK since 2016 Read more

Published: 7th September, 2018

Updated: 4th January, 2022

Author: Deleted User

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    Details of a memorial event which is being organised by the family of Bill & Mary Dartnall.

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    Information to help identify what type of bee you have and who to approach for help and further information. The BBKA can only help if they are honey bees.

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    Further information about honey bee swarms together with photos of beautiful honey bees in swarms. It is hoped this page will help members of the public recognise honey bee swarms and then use our swarm map to find a beekeeper to collect the honey bees!

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    Beekeepers are often approached about winged, flying creatures, especially in the spring and summer period, when they are their most active simply working and are no cause for alarm. We can only help if they are honeybees.

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    Honeybee Swarms

    Further information about honey bee swarms together with photos of beautiful honey bees in swarms. It is hoped this page will help members of the public recognise honey bee swarms and then use our swarm map to find a beekeeper to collect the honey bees!

  • Identifying Asian Hornet

    Identifying Asian Hornet

    How to identify an Asian Hornet in three easy steps - a poster you can print - an app you can download

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