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A small primary nest of Asian hornets in was reported to the National Bee Unit (NBU) on Thursday, June 22.
An NBU inspector reportedly investigated the sighting and collected samples, which have been sent for analysis.
Traps have been set for hornets returning to the nest site, and follow up activities will take place to raise awareness.
NBU said this is the earliest date in the season that a nest has ever been found in Great Britain.
Nests have previously been reported in the autumn, when insects are more visible as the population of the nest increases to its maximum.
The Asian hornet is smaller than the European hornet and is a highly aggressive predator of native insects. While it poses no greater risk to human health than a bee, they can cause incredible damage to honeybee colonies and other pollinating insects.
Did you know?
Asian hornets can fly at approximately 3 metres per second. In comparison, the normal top speed of a honey bee would be about 21-28 km per hour when flying to a food source and about 17 km per hour when returning lladen down with nectar and pollen.
CDBKA encourage all members to be very observant towards their apiaries and record all concerns using your mobile phone, then contact Martyn Belcher on 07792126632
Summer preferred baits for traps - add small pieces of Fish or Praws, this provides proteins for the adults to feed their young.
Chesterfield Asian Hornet c0-ordinator Martyn Belcher
Images courtesy of Sarah Bunker - The Asian Hornet Book.