The team suggests checking late flowering shrubs as well as hedges and trees for signs of a nest. Statistically, Asian hornets prefer to nest high up in deciduous trees, but some nests have been found locally in low down brambles.
At this time of year, it is likely that the nest would be bigger than a football.
“Queen hornets will shortly be leaving the large nests to hibernate,” explained Project Coordinator for the Asian Hornet Strategy, Francis Russell. “Any queens that survive the winter will go on to build new nests next year, which is why it is so important that any nests are found and dealt with as soon as possible.
Pictured: Francis Russell.
“Over the next week or so, we will continue to set up and monitor bait stations in the Havelet/Hauteville vicinity to track the worker hornets as they fly back to the nest.
“We would like to thank members of the public and the Guernsey Beekeepers Association for their assistance with hornet sightings this year. It is vital that we keep on top of the hornet problem so please remain vigilant and continue to report any sightings to us.”
Anyone who spots a suspected hornet is asked to take a photo and email it to asianhornet@gov.gg with the location of the sighting or call 234567.
Pictured top: Image of Asian hornet taken by Andy Marquis.