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Links

Here are some sources of information on the Asian Hornet from around the internet, that we think might be of interest.

Video links

  • Richard Noel's YouTube channel has a number of videos on his battles with Asian hornets.
  • John de Carteret is on the frontline against Asian Hornets in Jersey.
  • The BBKA's Asian Hornet Week (September 2023)

Government & National organisations

  • National Biodiversity Data Centre (for reporting sightings)
  • Invasive Species page for Asian Hornet
  • Northern Ireland Rapid Response Contingency Plan for Asian Hornet (PDF)
  • Asian Hornet Week 2024 (BBKA)
  • Asian hornet sightings and incursion map (BBKA)
  • UK Government's list of Asian hornet sightings since 2016
  • National Bee Unit's comprehensive information on the Asian Hornet

Published research

  • Google Scholar list of research papers
  • PhD thesis by Cayetano Herrera López with lots of really good ideas.
  • Electrical traps, so called harps, efficient and selective against Vespa velutina workers predating on hives
  • Economic costs of the invasive Yellow-legged hornet on honey bees