Bees, Hornets and Wasps

Asian Hornets pose no greater risk to humans than bees or wasps but they do pose a risk to honey bees and pollinating insects. It's essential to stop this insect establishing in the UK, and why you should report suspected sightings.

When a sighting is confirmed, experts from the National Bee Unit (NBU) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) will work quickly to find and destroy any active nests in the area. Description Adult workers measuring from 25mm in length and queens measuring 30mm. It's abdomen is mostly black except for it's fourth abdominal segment which is a yellow band located towards the rear. It has characteristical yellow legs which accounts for why it is often called the yellow legged hornet and it's face is orange with two brownish red compound eyes. If you think you have seen an Asian Hornet, please go to this Government website where you can report the sighting. Bee Swarms Honey bees swarm when the queen bee leaves the colony with a large group of worker bees to establish a new colony. Occasionally a swarm may settle near your plot (see pic). Should this happen you may need to contact one of our assoication beekeepers so that the swarm can be safely dealt with. Their contact details are: John Holland on White City: 07843 734 742 Dick Berry on KL2: 01275 392865 Jenny Wakenshaw on WC: 01179 669822. Mobile 07816547886 or text. More..

Bees, Hornets and Wasps

When a sighting is confirmed, experts from the National Bee Unit (NBU) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency oy any active nests in the area. Description Adult workers measuring from 25mm in length and queens measuring 30mm. It's abdomen is mostly black except for it's fourth abdominal segment which is a yellow band located towards the rear. It has characteristical yellow legs which accounts for why it is often called the yellow legged hornet and it's face is orange with two brownish red compound eyes. If you think you have seen an Asian Hornet, please go to this Government website where you can report the sighting. Bee Swarms Honey bees swarm when the queen bee leaves the colony with a large group of worker bees to establish a new colony. Occasionally a swarm may settle near your plot (see pic). Should this happen you may need to contact one of our assoication beekeepers so that the swarm can be safely dealt with. Their contact details are: John Holland on White City: 07843 734 742 Dick Berry on KL2: 01275 392865 Jenny Wakenshaw on WC: 01179 669822. Mobile 07816547886 or text. More..