Asian Hornet nest found at Ascot

12 October 2021

NBU inspectors have been able to track Asian Hornets back to a nest in Ascot and destroy it. Searches continue for any other hornets in the area. The gov.uk pages will be updated soon.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/asian-hornet-identified-in-ascot

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