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This week at the #RHSChelsea Flower Show, APHA is talking to gardeners about the threat posed by Asian hornets and how to report suspected sightings. The RHS

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In a new study, researchers have discovered that this fungus is uniquely adapted to survive in bee colonies.

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Ever since this ‘killer’ species arrived in the UK in 2016, there have been horror stories about it. So are these hornets nasty predators or just misunderstood?

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Defra Update 22.5.24

10 May, a further hornet was found near Four Oaks, East Sussex. This makes 5 queens in this area.

2 further hornets captured and killed in Kent.
15 May, a hornet in Denton.
16 May, a hornet in Etchinghill.

21 May Canterbury, Kent, primary nest found

A group from Whitehaven and District Beekeepers Association standing beside a new tree in their apiary to celebrate the BBKA's 150th anniversary.

With invasive species week and an upsurge in media interest in yellow-legged Asian hornets, this public information video may help raise awareness.

Animal Plant Heath Agency stand at Chelsea Flower Show gets best discovery exhibit in show as well as a gold medal.

The June edition of BBKA News includes..
The BBKA Spring Convention in photos
National honey competition with Ocado, Nigella Lawson & the BBKA
Exeter University – VespAI - automated monitoring
Iain Dewar & John Hoar on oilseed rape
Plus, regulars, features, recipes, letters & Q&A

Adisham, south east of Canterbury.

Whilst reports of this primary nest are not as yet officially confirmed, there is local knowledge that supports evidence of a yellow-legged Asian hornet's nest.

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BBKA webinar on comb change now streaming on YouTube
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BBKA - Comb change webinar 21.5.24

The BBKA is putting on a series of talks for beekeepers on Zoom. These will be recorded to YouTube.

The next will be 'Comb Change - the essentials' with Jane Medwell.

Association and branch officers have been sent a Zoom link.

Chelsea Flower Show
21st-25th May

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In 2023, EU members imported 163 700 tonnes of natural honey from extra-EU countries, worth €359.3 million. At the same time, just 24 900 tonnes were exported by the EU members outside the EU, valued at €146.0 million.

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Animal Plant Heath Agency (APHA) stand has won a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show. Great for raising public awareness.

As World Bee Day draws to an end. Let's leave it to the bees to close the proceedings

On World Bee Day we reshare these Identification posters on yellow-legged Asian hornets to continue to raise awareness

Yellow-legged Asian hornet nest identification can be highly valuable. At this time of year embryo or primary nests are worth looking out for, especially in sheltered locations such as sheds. From July larger secondary nests are the focus.

Yellow-legged Asian hornet reporting

The preferred method of reporting sightings is by using the Asian Hornet Watch app. Free download.