Brits are being warned as killer Asian hornets are set to arrive in the UK in the coming weeks after being spotted on the Channel Islands. The sightings of the Asian hornets, which possess a deadly sting and feast on bees, have led to fears that the bug will enter France soon, before descending across the Channel and into the UK.
Native to south-east Asia, the hornets were first spotted in the UK in 2016. As well as posing a danger to the public, the insect also represents significant threats to native bee populations and the wider environment, according to experts.
Experts have warned that the environmental damage caused by Asian Hornets in the UK could amount to over £7.6 million a year. The public have responded to the warning by snapping up insect swatters at record rates, with sales figures from OnBuy showing a 250% increase, as reported by LancashireLive.
