Identifying Asian Hornet

National Bee Unit identification poster

These resources can be ordered direct from the NBU office by contacting [email protected] - but to save time and money you can also download the files above and print them yourselves

PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE ASIAN HORNET IDETIFICATION APP HERE FOR FREE

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If you suspect you have sighted an Asian Hornet please find more information here about what to do next!
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Adopt a Beehive

Honey bees need your help! Do you want to help honey bees without getting your hands sticky? Adopt A Beehive and you will be supporting vital research into honey bee health, and education into good bee husbandry. Read more