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Five invasive species you don’t want in your garden and what you should do if you see them

Recent analysis assessing the impact of invasive species on several insect orders found they reduce the abundance of insects by 31 per cent

The Independent UK · Jun 23

This is why there are still so many ladybirds in your garden

Noticed more ladybirds than usual? This is why

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

‘Unprecedented’ sightings of Asian hornets raise fears for UK bees

Early reports have led experts to believe there could be a surge in the deadly invader, threatening native species

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2025

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Rapid action against invasive bee-killing hornet has halted spread, study finds

The National Bee Unit responds to public sightings of the yellow-legged or Asian hornet to destroy insects and nests.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024

The truth about Asian hornets: how terrified should humans and honeybees actually be?

Ever since this ‘killer’ species arrived in the UK in 2016, there have been horror stories about it – and they have picked up pace in recent months. So are these hornets nasty predators or just misunderstood?

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024

Invasive species cost humans $423bn each year and threaten world’s diversity

At least 3,500 harmful invasive species recorded in every region on Earth spread by human activity, says UN report

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023

Major international report on invasive species to be published

Four years of research, contributed to by 86 experts from 49 countries, is set to become the benchmark of public understanding on the subject.

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

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Invasive yellow-legged hornets spotted in US for 1st time

The invasive yellow-legged hornet, which preys on honey bees, has been spotted in Georgia for the first time.

LiveScience · Aug 21, 2023

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