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Beekeepers warn of Asian hornet threat and call for UK awareness campaign

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  • British beekeepers are urging the government to launch a national awareness campaign about the spread of Asian hornets.
  • Experts warn the invasive species is creating “pollinator deserts” and could threaten food security.
  • The yellow-legged hornet, native to Southeast Asia, reached Europe in 2004 and has continued to spread, aided possibly by warmer seasons.

British beekeepers are calling for a national awareness campaign after warning that Asian hornets are creating “pollinator deserts” and threatening food security.

The invasive yellow-legged hornet is native to Southeast Asia. It is thought to have arrived in Europe in 2004 and has continued to spread since then.

Experts believe increasingly warm springs and summers may have helped boost its numbers. Beekeepers say the species’ impact reaches beyond individual hives, because the loss of pollinators could affect the wider food supply.

pollinator deserts

· ExpertsExperts use the phrase to describe areas affected by the spread of Asian hornets.
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