Asian hornet hunt leads to nest discovery
Summary
Beekeepers and government inspectors in Oldham, Greater Manchester, worked together to find a nest of invasive Asian hornets. These hornets threaten honeybees and other insects, so finding and removing the nest helps protect local wildlife.Key Facts
- Asian hornets were first spotted in Oldham about three weeks ago.
- Beekeepers used food traps and monitored the hornets’ flight directions to locate the nest.
- Government inspectors helped with GPS trackers and AI cameras to narrow down the location.
- The nest was found in a tree after multiple search teams focused on the same area.
- One nest can eat about 15 kilograms (two stones) of insects in a season.
- Asian hornets mainly target honeybees, killing up to 50 bees per hornet each day.
- The public is encouraged to report sightings using the Asian Hornet Watch app.
- Asian hornets do not pose a greater threat to humans than native hornets, and simple first aid is advised if stung.
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