Warning as two Asian Hornet nests found in Jersey

Jersey’s government is warning islanders to look out for Asian Hornet nests after two were discovered in the last week. 

One was found in a house in St Martin and another discovered in a bush just feet away from a public path.

The nests were destroyed ‘quickly’.

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Alastair Christie, Jersey’s Asian Hornet Coordinator, says these discoveries show that the hornets can nest anywhere. 

Queen Asian hornets build their nests to raise the next generation of worker Asian hornets.

The nests grow rapidly and can eventually hold up to 5,000 hornets.

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The predators are an invasive species and pose a major threat to the island's pollinating insects.

At the height of summer, a single hornet can eat up to 50 bees in a day.

If anyone suspects Asian hornets they should email asianhornet@gov.je or call 01534 441633 or use the Asian Hornet Watch app.