Invasive, aggressive and destructive, the yellow-legged Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is on the rise in the UK. Asian hornets are an invasive species that poses a threat to biodiversity, preying on ...

The frequency and volume of the sound from the nests of yellow-legged hornets—or Asian hornets—has been established for the first time by researchers at the University of Southampton. Subscribe to our ...

A method to track Asian hornets which was developed in Jersey is being used across Europe, an expert has said. Dominique Soete, from Belgium, who has been dubbed the "hornet whisperer" because of his ...

On the hills above Cornol in the canton of Jura, scientists are testing unusual new defences in the fight against the invasive Asian hornet (Vespa velutina): electric harps and hive “muzzles.” The ...

The public is being urged to continue to be vigilant following further sightings of Asian hornets in Northern Ireland. An Asian hornet was captured in the Dundonald area of Belfast on Friday 10 ...

The first Asian yellow-legged hornets observed in Auckland in winter were two old and slow males. Many people were concerned and worried. Now, at the end of spring, what we've seen is a potential ...