People are being urged to brace for a hornet invasion this autumn, as they are expected to arrive in droves due to warm and dry weather.
According to experts, an extra long season for the insects is likely, as they thrive in the conditions seen across the UK in the last three months.
Hornets are the largest of the wasp family and are most commonly seen in Britain from May to September. While they resemble the more common yellowjacket wasp, they can deliver a particularly nasty sting, which can spur a potential allergic reaction.
