The article discusses the alarming rise in early sightings of Asian hornets in the UK, suggesting a potential surge in their population. Experts highlight the hornets' detrimental effects on native pollinators, particularly honey bees, which they can kill in large numbers. Despite a reduction in nests reported last year, the successful overwintering of the hornets raises concerns. The piece emphasizes the broader implications of the invasive species and its ongoing spread across Europe since it first appeared in France in 2004.
An unprecedented number of early suspected sightings of Asian hornets has raised fears of a surge in the UK population of the invasive species.
Experts are warning of the potential impact on key native pollinators, with the hornets capable of killing 50 honey bees a day.
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