Experts say one nest of the apex predators can kill 11kg worth of insects in a single year and pose a particular threat to Britain’s bee populations Experts have warned that the Asian hornet situation needs solving (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Ministers have been urged to “get a grip” on the threat of Asian hornets in Britain. The number of sightings has surged by at least 150% in a year as their number has exploded since they first arrived in 2016. ‌

Experts say one nest of the apex predators can kill 11kg worth of insects in a single year. They also pose a particular threat to Britain’s bee populations as well as to food production and have a very painful sting . ‌

Boffins have warned that this year could be the worst for Asian hornets in the UK . They are cal

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