🐝🚨 Asian Hornet Alert in Wales! 🚨🐝
An Asian hornet was recently found near Wrexham, sparking an 11-week trapping mission to prevent these notorious invaders from spreading. Known for wiping out honeybee colonies, these non-native pests from Southeast Asia have bee experts buzzing with worry!
Here’s what you need to know:
🛡️ Nests located near Caergwrle, Flintshire, are under surveillance. Targeted traps are being set up, covering a 5km radius to catch these critters early.
🔍 Found another one? The National Bee Unit is ready to spring into action! If worker hornets are spotted, the team will shift to ‘outbreak response’ to destroy the nests.
🌍 First arriving in Europe in 2004, Asian hornets have no natural predators here. Their potential spread is a big concern for biodiversity, agriculture, and local beekeepers.
🤝 Local beekeepers are already sounding the alarm, and there’s a call for Welsh beekeeping associations to form response teams. The message is clear: stay informed and ready to report sightings!
📸 If you spot an Asian hornet, capture a photo and note the location. You can report sightings via the Asian Hornet Watch app or through an online form. Check the official guide to identify these insects among other lookalikes.
Let’s keep our native bees safe and stop the hornet invasion before it takes off. Your vigilance could make all the difference in protecting our buzzing friends and the balance of nature here in Wales. 🐝💪
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