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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

/Asian Hornet    Vespa velutina

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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.

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Next Branch Meeting :

Thursday 19th November, 7.30pm

‘Beekeeping 2027; Plans, Preparations and Pitfalls’ to be presented by Stuart Spinks from the Norfolk Honey Company via Zoom.

This meeting is free to all members of CBKA. The Zoom link will be emailed to all members of North Cheshire prior to the event.

Other dates for your diary:

Thursday 21st January 2027, 7.30pm

North Cheshire Beekeepers AGM

Helter Skelter, Church Street, Frodsham, WA6 6PN.

Friday 9th - Sunday 11th April 2027

BBKA SPRING CONVENTION

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