The Silent Threat in Our Midst: Why Britain Must Take Action Against the Asian Hornet The British countryside, once a haven for pollinators and beekeepers alike, is facing an unprecedented threat from the Asian hornet.
These invasive insects, native to south east Asia, have been spreading across Europe since 2004, leaving destruction in their wake. Their impact on Britain's ecosystem is devastating.
As colonies mature, nests reach maximum size, and fertile new queens are produced, which will leave, mate, and seek out places to survive winter.