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The Yellow-Legged Hornet, previously commonly known as the Asian Hornet, is an invasive non-native hornet originally from Asia. A highly aggressive predator of native insects, posing a significant threat to honey bees and other pollinators. Accidentally introduced to France in 2004 where it spread rapidly. In 2016 the first UK sighting was confirmed in Gloucestershire.

Yellow-Legged Hornets are now here in the UK.

Help stop their invasion.

Non-Native Species Secretariat, (email: nnss@apha.gsi.gov.uk), should be notified of sightings.

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Yellow-Legged Hornet

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Other dates for your diary:

Sunday 12th October 2025, 9.30am - 4.00pm

CBKA Autumn Convention & Honey Show

Cranage Hall Hotel, Holmes Chapel, CW4 8EW

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Following the discovery of a Yellow-Legged Hornet nest in Runcorn, Cheshire BKA are advising members as well as interested members of the public to monitor for the insect. Click this link for information about what type of monitoring station to set up, how to do it effectively and, importantly, how to record your monitoring activity.

There is a nominal meeting charge of £1 and attendees are required to sign a register. Refreshments are provided.

Visitors welcome!

Next Branch Meeting :

Thursday 16th October, 7.30pm

‘Bees and Plants at Norton Priory’ presented by Paul Quigley.

Frodsham Community Centre, Fluin Lane, Frodsham, WA6 7QN.

Friday 17th - Sunday 19th April 2026

BBKA SPRING CONVENTION

Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8NB.