Expert warns public that dangerous Asian hornets could arrive this summer

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Only one sighting of an Asian hornet has been reported in Ireland, back in 2021 - but the changing climate makes it more likely that they can survive and multiply in Ireland and the UK

An expert has warned the public as huge Asian hornets could make an appearance in Ireland this summer.

The Asian hornet is smaller than our native hornet and poses no greater risk to human health than our native wasps and hornets. However, they do pose a risk to honey bees and insect pollinators. “While the Asian hornet poses no greater risk to human health than other wasps or hornets, they can damage honey bee colonies and harm other pollinators.

 

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