Experts say invasive species are creating ‘pollinator deserts’ and could have serious impact on food security
British beekeepers have called for a national awareness campaign about the impact of Asian hornets as they warned the invasive species was creating “pollinator deserts” and threatening food security.
Native to south-east Asia, the yellow-legged hornet is thought to have arrived in Europe in 2004 and has continued to spread ever since, its numbers probably boosted by increasingly warm springs and summers.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/05/beekeepers-asian-hornet-threat-uk-awareness-campaign
Author : Natalie Wint
Publish date : 2026-09-05 05:00:00
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