{"id":171,"date":"2026-06-12T13:29:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T13:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.montybees.org.uk\/?page_id=171"},"modified":"2026-06-25T08:00:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T08:00:29","slug":"yellow-legged-hornet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.montybees.org.uk\/?page_id=171","title":{"rendered":"Yellow Legged Hornet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Help protect honey bees, other pollinators and local biodiversity. If you think you have seen a yellow-legged hornet, contact the MBKA Asian Hornet Coordinator first so the sighting can be checked and escalated quickly where needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Report a sighting<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Latest UK Updates<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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This page is for both public and MBKA members<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What to do if you see one<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Take a photograph if it is safe to do so.<\/strong> A photo or short video makes checking the record much quicker and more accurate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Record the exact location.<\/strong> A postcode, What3Words reference, pin drop, or a clear written description is helpful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Contact the MBKA Asian Hornet Coordinator first.<\/strong> This applies to both members and the public so sightings can be filtered, checked and escalated consistently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Official reporting will then be arranged if needed.<\/strong> You may be asked to submit via the Asian Hornet Watch app or online form, or MBKA may assist with escalation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Call 07515 425601<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Official app and reporting links<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    For the public<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You do not need to be a beekeeper to help. Gardeners, walkers, householders, farmers and people out and about are often the first to spot unusual insects or nest activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n