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Asian Hornet spotted in UK for first time this year - what to do if you see one

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Whether it’s bees or wasps, many Brits aren’t the biggest fans of insects. Now, there’s another insect to look out for this summer, in the form of the Asian Hornet.

The National Bee Unit has confirmed an Asian Hornet sighting in the Gosport area of Hampshire, marking the first sighting since October 2019.

Nicola Spence, Chief Plant and Bee Health Officer at DEFRA, said: “By ensuring we are alerted to possible sightings as early as possible, we can take swift and effective action to stamp out the threat posed by Asian hornets.

That’s why we are working at speed to locate and investigate any nests in the area following this confirmed sighting. “While the Asian hornet poses no greater risk to human health than other wasps or hornets, we

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