Yellow-legged (Asian) Hornet Advice
With the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet being confirmed in Belfast, we understand that Scottish beekeepers are becoming increasingly concerned about the possibility of the Yellow-legged (Asian) hornet making an appearance here.
The Scottish Government’s ‘Yellow-legged hornet: pest-specific contingency plan’ sets out the official response that will be made by the relevant authorities.
Scotland’s beekeepers can play an important part by making sure they are able to correctly identify the Yellow-legged hornet and then report any sighting without delay. There is a handy guide which you can view and circulate by downloading here.
The Scottish Government has advised that the preferred mechanism for reporting a potential sighting is to use the Asian Hornet Watch App because it provides clear guidance on species differentiation and records location and contact detail information.
The app is available for both iPhone and Android operating systems and can be downloaded from the usual app providers or below
For iPhones click here
For Android click here
Scottish beekeepers are encouraged to download the Asian Hornet Watch App and ensure that they are familiar with its content and use.
If you would like to contact the Scottish Government Bee Health Team please email Bees_Mailbox@gov.scot
