Second Asian hornets’ nest found in west of the island
A SECOND Asian hornets’ nest was found yesterday, near the Longfrie Inn in St Peter’s.
Agriculture, Countryside & Land Management Services had received sightings in the area over the last week.
The nest was described as ‘relatively small’, about the size of a football, and was found by Damian Harris, a local beekeeper, who had been keeping an eye out for nests while monitoring the area for the dangerous pests.
It was discovered 9ft above the ground in an evergreen hedge.
The nest is expected to be removed next week following treatment yesterday afternoon.
The Asian hornet is slightly smaller than the more common native European hornet and poses a significant threat to honey bees and other pollinators.
It can also inflict a very painful sting.
‘A further unconfirmed sighting has been received this week from Hautgards Lane in the Vale, which adds to the other reported but unconfirmed sightings from the north of the island,’ a service spokesman said.
‘ACLMS is concerned that there may be a nest in the north of the island and wishes to appeal to all land and property owners living in the Vale and St Sampson’s to please check all trees, hedges, outbuildings, attic spaces and walls for signs of a nest as soon as possible and report anything of concern.’
Reports can be made by emailing aclms@gov.gg or calling 234567.
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