A worrying 136 nests have been found in 2025, up from 79 in the previous 12 months View 2 Images Beekeepers are panicking about the increase (Image: Getty Images)

Killer Asian hornets in England are jumping at an alarming rate - with numbers doubling in the past year. ‌

A worrying 136 nests have been found in 2025, up from 79 in the previous 12 months. ‌

It has sparked panic among beekeepers and wildlife experts who say the deadly invasive insects are now breeding “exponentially” and pose a huge threat to 1,000 native species. The winged pests are apex predators, meaning they are the top of their food chain and have their pick of grubs to feast on. ‌

Asian hornets are native to China and munch everything from honey bees and butterflies to roadkill. Each nest can s

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