29 sightings of yellow-legged Asian hornets have been confirmed in England by 12.6.26.
2 new this week reported in Kent & East Sussex
Please remain vigilant and report all sightings using the Asian Hornet Watch app
Details:
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Earlier this year Jane Medwell presented a BBKA webinar on methods of comb changes including Shook Swarm and Bailey Comb Change.
Jane is a Master Beekeeper, BBKA Examiner, trainer and Exam Secretary for Warwickshire BKA. She is also a BBKA Trustee.
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Update 12.6.26
2 further credible reports of Yellow-Legged Hornet sightings
Folkestone, Kent - 8 June.
Robertsbridge, East Sussex - 9 June.
Earlier sighting Tunbridge Wells. confirmed as a primary nest
This study provides a diagnostic screening of agrochemicals in commercially managed honey bee colonies during a time of colony loss.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
29 sightings of yellow-legged Asian hornets have been confirmed in England by 12.6.26.
2 new this week reported in Kent & East Sussex
Please remain vigilant and report all sightings using the Asian Hornet Watch app
Details:
www.bbka.org.uk/asian-hornet...
www.nationalbeeunit.com/about-us/bee...
Majorca had captured 22 Asian hornets and removed the first nest of 2026 as part of the new trapping and invasive species control campaign.
www.democrata.es/en/agricultu...
The Rules on the Quality and Labeling of Honey in the EU will come into force on 14 June 2026.
ebaeurope.eu/the-origin-o...
Mallorca concludes the spring campaign against the Asian wasp with 22 captures and the removal of the first nest, reinforcing surveillance of invasive species.
www.democrata.es
The Rules on the Quality and Labeling of Honey will come into force on 14 June 2026. The key change, which transposes Directive (EU) 2024/1438, relates to the more precise labeling of the origin of ho...
