Gardeners urged to 'be vigilant' of Asian hornets after record numbers spotted last year

Asian hornets are smaller than native hornets (Image: Getty) Today (May 20), the UK’s Chief Plant Health Officer Nicola Spence is urging the public and beekeepers to keep an eye out for Asian hornets and to report any sightings of the invasive species. Asian hornets are smaller than native hornets and pose no greater risk to human health than native wasps and hornets. While they don't impact humans, the pests do pose a huge risk to honey bees and other pollinators.

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