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Asian Hornet Vespa Velutina

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 

Asian Hornet Week 2021

Asian Hornet Week 2021

Asian Hornet Week is from 6th September to 10th September. We will be urging beekeepers and the public to keep their eyes peeled for Asian Hornet nests as the leaves fall from the trees Read more

Start: 6th September, 2021 at 12:00am

End: 10th September, 2021 at 12:00am

Published: 26th February, 2021

Updated: 21st April, 2021

Author: Julie Horbury

Location: UK Wide

Winners of Photo Competition Announced

Winners of Photo Competition Announced

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

Published: 27th November, 2020

Updated: 24th December, 2020

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

Competition for best photo of a hornet

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

Published: 28th August, 2020

Updated: 16th December, 2020

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

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: 15th January, 2019

Updated: 11th March, 2021

Author: Claire Hartry

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: 14th January, 2019

Updated: 3rd October, 2020

Author: diane drinkwater

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: 9th January, 2019

Updated: 6th March, 2021

Author: Claire Hartry

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: Claire Hartry

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: Claire Hartry

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: 23rd September, 2020

Author: Claire Hartry

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