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On 28th July the National Bee Unit (NBU) removed a secondary Asian hornet nest in Plymouth. Read More
Sighting of Asian hornet near Chelmsford
National Bee Unit inspectors are carrying out enhanced surveillance near Chelmsford, in response to a compelling report of Asian hornet. Read More
October 2021 – Asian hornet confirmed in the Ascot area of Berkshire
A beekeeper in the Ascot area of Berkshire filmed live insects near a hive, and photographed a dead Vespa velutina. Read More
Smarter Rules for Safer Food
The NBU have published the new Official Controls Regulation (OCR) which will apply directly to the UK from 14th December 2019. Read More
Starvation Alert
Beekeepers should continue to monitor their colonies throughout the winter… Read More
The National Hive Count 2018
The 2018 Hive Count launches today (1st November)! Read More
NBU Update – Asian Hornet found in Bury
The National Bee Unit has confirmed a sighting of a single Asian hornet in Lancashire. More information can be found in the Defra Press release: Read More
NBU Update – High Mite Levels in Colonies
In some regions of the UK, colonies are starting to show symptoms of high levels of Varroa mites, for example wing deformities and perforated cappings. Read More
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