Everyone with a garden has been issued a warning after reports of Asian hornets spotted in the UK.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has urged people to seek help if they think that the invasive species is present in their garden. This is because a sting from an Asian hornet may result in anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening, but is treatable if action is taken quickly.
While there have been no sightings in Scotland, the insects have been spotted in nearby Northumberland - as well as Dorset and Kent, reports the Echo.
