Asian Hornet awareness for Dorset residents

The UK’s Chief Plant Health Officer Professor Nicola Spence is urging UK beekeepers and the public to be increasingly vigilant to the presence of Asian hornet and report any sightings as we move into the peak summer season.

How you can help - identifying an Asian Hornet
The Asian hornet is a voracious and adaptable predator, capable of causing significant damage to honeybee colonies, which in turn could have a significant impact on our whole ecosystem.
In the wild - what an Asian Hornet looks like
The British Beekeepers' Association, are working alongside Defra and the National Bee Unit to help raise awareness of the threat posed by the 'yellow-legged' Asian hornet.
Report an Asian Hornet sighting
BeeBase is the Animal and Plant Health Agency's (APHA) National Bee Unit website. BeeBase supports the aims of Healthy Bees Plan 2030.