Inside the lab fighting an Asian hornet invasion
The BBC has been given exclusive access to a laboratory fighting to eradicate Asian hornets in the UK. Scientists at Fera ...
Mason Bee Hotels Require Fall Maintenance - Learn How!
Bee hotels are used in gardens to provide nesting chambers for mason bees and increase pollination, but many people don't ...
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Giant wasp nest as big as a beach ball found in UK as experts warn of sudden spike ‘unlike anything seen in 40 years’
While a typical wasp nest can hold up to 10,000 wasps, Jacquie said recent nests they have encountered have been bigger and more difficult to control. However, as the weather begins to get colder ...
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Warning over unusual wasp nests that could be problem next week
A typical wasp nest holds up to 10,000 wasps - but Jacquie says that recent nests have been bigger and more difficult to control. However, as the weather begins to get colder, wasp activity should ...
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‘A new strategy is needed’: Yorkshire beekeepers call for more resources to tackle threat of Asian hornet
After 2022 saw one confirmed Asian hornet captured and one nest destroyed, 2023 saw 72 nests discovered across 56 locations, including two in Yorkshire. While numbers this year appear to have ...
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7 Ways To Prevent Wasps From Building Nests Near Your Home (& 2 To Avoid)
If this isn't enough, a growing colony of wasps can also damage your home as they chew through wood to craft their nest. If you're worried about wasps building nests around your home, there are a few ...
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Video: Bee expert reveals how to trap invasive Asian Hornets
Video: Asian hornet nest is spotted at roadside cafe after experts warned of impending invasion - as stunned scientists say it is first of its kind in UK Bee expert gives tips on how to trap ...
Wildlife is wonderful — but not in my back garden
The mild weather favours flowery Novembers but destructive animals are out in force. Plants that resist attack are the way to ...
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Insect Stings
The insect may be a bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket ... Stay away from places where hives and nests are present. Have any nests removed by professionals. If an insect comes near, stay calm and ...