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UK Battles Surge of 5 Million Asian Hornets

9/11/2025

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The UK faces an invasion of five million Asian hornets, with over 500 nests discovered in Jersey, doubling last year's count.
Each nest may house up to 10,000 hornets, potentially escalating the population.
Established for nine years, these hornets have led to more stinging incidents.
John De Carteret notes a backlog in nest treatments due to increased sightings.
Experts caution that hornets can be deadly, particularly to vulnerable individuals.

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Story summary

The UK faces an invasion of five million Asian hornets, with over 500 nests discovered in Jersey, doubling last year's count.
Each nest may house up to 10,000 hornets, potentially escalating the population.
Established for nine years, these hornets have led to more stinging incidents.
John De Carteret notes a backlog in nest treatments due to increased sightings.
Experts caution that hornets can be deadly, particularly to vulnerable individuals.