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<p>A risk assessment for Asian hornet was completed in 2011. The <a href="https://www.nonnativespecies.org/assets/Uploads/RA_Vespa_velutina_Asian_Hornet.pdf"
target="_blank">risk assessment</a> concluded that there were multiple pathways through
which Asian hornet could arrive in England and therefore that entry was very likely.
Several areas were identified where Asian hornet incursions were thought to be most
likely and this included Southern English counties, coastal regions, open areas near
fresh water and areas close to ports and airports.</p><p> </p><p>Since 2019 there
have been 80 Asian hornet nests located and destroyed in Great Britain with 77 of
these nests located in the South of England.</p><p> </p><p>In 2023 there was a large
increase in the number of nests when compared to all previous years, with 72 nests
located and destroyed. The majority of the nests were located in the South-East (62),
while 8 were located in the South and South-West and 2 were located in the North of
England.</p><p> </p><p>We ask all members of the public to be vigilant for sightings
of Asian hornet during the peak season (June-October) as Asian hornets are known to
be an effective hitch hiker and may be spotted anywhere across the country.</p>
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