There has been widespread coverage this morning across BBC Breakfast, the Times, the Telegraph, the Guardian and the Daily Mail focused on new evidence Asian hornets have overwintered in the UK. Genetic analysis conducted by APHA’s National Bee Unit, found that three Asian hornets queen’s trapped last month in Sussex are the offspring of a nest that was destroyed in the area, in November 2023.
Whilst this is the first evidence of Asian hornets overwintering in the UK, it is not considered to be strong evidence of an established population.
Today we are looking at media coverage on our announcement regarding confirmed sightings of Asian hornets in Dover
We look at coverage from Daily Star on Asian hornets, water company fined £500,000 for a sewage leak and Yorkshire benefits from export boost.
On the blog today we look at incorrect reports of Asian hornet sightings and the launch of our new sheep carcase classification consultation.
BBC's The One Show look at the quick detection and destruction of an Asian hornet nest by the National Bee Unit in Woolacombe, Devon and Minister Coffey gives evidence to the Environment Audit Committee on the work we're doing to reduce tackle waste.
