Yellow legged Asian hornets are invading the UK, and they pose a formidable threat to our bee populations and biodiversity. Not to be mistaken with our native European hornet , Asian hornets enter the UK via transport and it only takes one queen to get established before potentially releasing hundreds of new queens at the end of each summer. Time is of the essence… early detection and management is essential to prevent further damage. With numbers rising in the UK year-on-year so does the threat to our already struggling economic, food, and ecological security.
Watch the video below to see how we’re tackling the issue and why we need your support!
NEST SWEEPER: ASIAN HORNET ACTION
Pollenize has developed Nest Sweeper, a device that will help monitor the spread of invasive Asian Hornets. Unlike conventional bait stations, Nest Sweeper employs a vaporised dispersal method, allowing the hornet attractant to be carried on the wind. This innovative approach significantly increases the potential visitation of AH to the station, making it a game-changer for early detection and monitoring.
Each Nest Sweeper device features Pollenize branding, complete with essential information for efficient AH identification, along with a QR code to direct users to the Nest Sweeper app.
We want to equip as many groups as possible with one of our Nest Sweepers , this includes beekeepers, Asian Hornet Action Teams (AHAT), and wildlife organisations.
