Colony of invasive red dwarf honeybee found for first time in Europe

30-Aug-24 – The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/30/colony-invasive-red-dwarf-honeybee-first-time-europe

South African wine producer drone-drops wasps on vineyard

29-Aug-24 – The Drinks Business

South African wine producer drone-drops wasps on vineyard

Golf courses go green in bid to boost biodiversity

26-Aug-24 – ITV News

https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2024-08-26/golf-courses-go-green-in-bid-to-boost-biodiversity

'Bees starving' in disastrous year for French honey

25-Aug-24 – Phys Org

https://phys.org/news/2024-08-bees-starving-disastrous-year-french.html

Ukrainian beekeeper refuses to abandon hives as Russian troops advance

22-Aug-24 – France 24

https://www.france24.com/en/video/20240822-ukrainian-beekeeper-refuses-to-abandon-hives-as-russian-troops-advance

First £1 coin featuring King Charles III enters circulation - Design with bees on reverse

20-Aug-24 – The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/aug/20/first-one-pound-coin-king-charles-bees-circulation

Researchers develop methods to detect ‘fake’ honey without even opening the jar

19-Aug-24 – Engineering and Technology

https://eandt.theiet.org/2024/08/19/researchers-develop-methods-detect-fake-honey-without-even-opening-jar

Blenheim celebrate World Honey Bee Day with conservation success

19-Aug-24 – Pro-Landscaper

https://www.prolandscapermagazine.com/blenheim-celebrate-world-honey-bee-day-with-conservation-success/

How you can adopt a beehive to protect our honeybee population

10-Aug-24 – Country Living

https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wildlife/countryside/a61812297/adopt-beehive-protect-honeybee-population/

Asian hornet 'nest sweeper' is developed for public use to reign in bee killing insects

07-Aug-24 – Plymouth Herald

https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/asian-hornet-nest-sweeper-developed-9465566

Where have all the wasps gone this summer? All the buzz on their disappearance

06-Aug-24 – The Standard

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/wasps-gone-disappearing-summer-climate-wet-weather-b1174995.html

Twente’s tiny tech triumph: Tracking Asian hornets to save bees

05-Aug-24 – Innovations

Twente’s tiny tech triumph: Tracking Asian hornets to save bees

University invites public to join wasp study

05-Aug-24 – Punchline

https://www.punchline-gloucester.com/skillsjobsapprenticeships/university-of-gloucestershire-invites-public-to-join-wasp-study-

Researchers develop AI capable of detecting invasive insect before it wreaks havoc: 'The results were encouraging'

05-Aug-24 – TheCoolDown

Researchers develop AI capable of detecting invasive insect before it wreaks havoc: 'The results were encouraging'

Confronting the global threat of invasive Asian hornets: a call for coexistence

02-Aug-24 – The National

https://www.thenational-somaliland.com/confronting-the-global-threat-of-invasive-asian-hornets-a-call-for-coexistence/

Beekeeping Like Beckham! I had a crash course in the art of the apiarist

21-Jul-24 – Hello!

https://www.hellomagazine.com/travel/707807/carton-house-fairmont-county-kildark-review/

Jeremy Clarkson defends beehives following bee sting claims

21-Jul-24 – Oxford Mail
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/24466059.jeremy-clarkson-defends-beehives-following-bee-sting-claims/

Ouch! Why wasps like stinging us on August 5^th

31-Jul-24 – ResponseSource

https://pressreleases.responsesource.com/news/105637/ouch-why-wasps-like-stinging-us-on-august-5th/

International Recognition For Wilton Centre’s Teenage Beekeeper

29-Jul-24 - Pioneer

https://thepioneergroup.com/international-recognition-for-wilton-centres-teenage-beekeeper/

'Ingenious' insects build rockface nest

25-Jul-243 – Jersey Evening Post

'Ingenious' insects build rockface nest

Jeremy Clarkson hits back at fans stung by bees near Clarkson’s farm

24-Jul-24 – The Independent

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/jeremy-clarkson-beehive-farm-b2585088.html

Insect decline of 37% over 50 years shows support for farmers is crucial to biodiversity recovery

22-Jul-24 – GWCT

https://www.gwct.org.uk/news/news/2024/july/new-scientific-paper-records-a-37-decline-in-insect-abundance-on-cereal-crops-over-50-years/

Woman develops 'full-blown addiction' to bee stings for pain relief and 'great sex'

19-Jul-24 – Unilad

https://www.unilad.com/news/health/woman-addicted-bee-stings-pain-relief-margaret-505747-20240719

Air pollution harms pollinators more than pests, study finds

11-Jul-24 – University of Reading

https://www.reading.ac.uk/news/2024/Research-News/Air-pollution-harms-pollinators-more-than-pests-study-finds

Brit drivers warned hitch-hiking wasps could see them slapped with a whopping £2500 fine this summer

10-Jul-24 – The Sun

https://www.thesun.co.uk/motors/29071729/brit-drivers-warned-hitch-hiking-wasps-whopping-fine/

Watchdog investigates emergency authorisation for banned bee-killing pesticide

08-Jul-24 – Shropshire Star

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2024/07/08/watchdog-investigates-emergency-authorisation-for-banned-bee-killing-pesticide/

Asian hornets' nests on the increase in Belgium

02-Jul-24 – The Brussels Times

https://www.brusselstimes.com/1122261/asian-hornets-nests-on-the-increase-in-belgium

Will AI help stop spread of killer Asian Hornets? BBC Springwatch presenter Gillian Burke backs technology which helps identify invasive insects

02-Jul-24 – The Mail Online

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13591633

Devon school trains 'mini beekeepers'

01-Jul-24 – BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c511dr7glz9o

Shoppers run for cover as swarm of bees takes over high street

29-Jun-24 – Metro
https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/29/shoppers-run-cover-swarm-bees-takes-high-street-21130001/

AI in action – Stopping the Asian Hornet Invasion

26-Jun-24 – CapGemini

AI in Action

Raspberry Pi used to count bees — Brazilian researchers use a Pi Zero 2 W and some AI to help keep hives healthy

21-Jun-24 – Toms Hardware

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-used-to-count-bees-brazilian-researchers-use-a-pi-zero-2-w-and-some-ai-to-help-keep-hives-healthy

Artificial Intelligence raises alarm on invasive hornet species

18-Jun-24 – Labmate

https://www.labmate-online.com/news/Laboratory-research-news/126/university-of-exeter/ai-monitors-invasive-hornet-species/62841

Honeybees Can Sniff Out Lung Cancer, Scientists Suggest

15-Jun-24 – Earth.com

https://www.earth.com/news/honeybees-can-sniff-out-lung-cancer/

How to help British bees with the rise of Asian Hornets

06-Jun-24 - ITV

https://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/how-to-help-british-bees-with-the-rise-of-asian-hornets

Help the bees: expert tips to create a brighter, more colourful and diverse garden

04-Jun-24 – House Beautiful

https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/garden/a60912717/attract-bees-garden-cuprinol/

Asian hornets overwintered in UK for first time, DNA testing shows

03-Jun-24 – The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/03/asian-hornets-overwintered-uk-first-time-dna-testing

‘Considerable’ drop in number of Asian hornet queens spotted in Jersey

03-Jun-24 – Jersey Evening Post

‘Considerable’ drop in number of Asian hornet queens spotted in Jersey

Warning over invasive plant taking over Gloucestershire rivers as mission launched today

03-Jun-24 – Gloucestershire Live
https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/warning-over-invasive-plant-taking-9319318

Invasive Asian hornet threatens Luxembourg’s bees

02-Jun-24 – Lux Times

https://www.luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/invasive-asian-hornet-threatens-luxembourg-s-bees/13451872.html

Asian hornets have overwintered in the UK for the first time

31-May-24 – New Scientist

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2433815-asian-hornets-have-overwintered-in-the-uk-for-the-first-time/

How to catch an Asian Hornet? – (includes recipe for bait)

24-May-24 – The Portugal News

https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2024-05-24/how-to-catch-an-asian-hornet/89196

Why are there so many Asian hornets?

22-May-24 – BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cnllevy5wxro

Chief Plant Health Officer urges increased Asian hornet vigilance

20-May-24 – British Assoc Landscape Ind

https://www.bali.org.uk/news/chief-plant-health-officer-urges-increased-asian-hornet/

I’m an Asian hornet specialist – this is how to protect your children

20-May-24 – iNews

https://inews.co.uk/news/environment/asian-hornet-specialist-how-to-protect-children-3064794

Public told to report invasive Asian Hornet sightings amid surge warning

20-May-24 – ITVx

https://www.itv.com/news/2024-05-20/public-told-to-report-invasive-asian-hornet-sightings-amid-surge-warning

Warning over Asian hornets after record sightings

20-May-24 – BBC News

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckddw0wg5deo#

Traps to catch Asian hornets at wastewater sites in East Sussex

17-May-24 – PlanetRadio

https://planetradio.co.uk/greatest-hits/sussex/news/traps-to-catch-asian-hornets-at-wastewater-sites-in-east-sussex/

Welsh honey producers take next generation of bee farmers under their wings

16-May-24 – Business Wales

https://businesswales.gov.wales/foodanddrink/news-and-events/news/welsh-honey-producers-take-next-generation-bee-farmers-under-their-wings

Turkey's 'mad honey' aphrodisiac that can knock you flat

16-May-24 – MedicalPress

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-turkey-mad-honey-aphrodisiac-flat.html

Hundreds of hornets attack IDF soldiers in southern Gaza, 10 hospitalized

10-May-24 – The Jerusalem Post

https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-800712

Most of 15 million bees contained after bee-laden truck crashes

10-May-24 – ABC News

https://abcnews.go.com/Weird/wireStory/15-million-bees-contained-after-bee-laden-truck-110108697

Sowing seeds of sustainability: Our approach to supporting pollinators and agriculture

09-May-24 – LightSource BP

Sowing seeds of sustainability: Our approach to supporting pollinators and agriculture

Pharmacist explains how to tell which insect has bitten or stung you - and if it is serious

08-May-24 – Daily Record

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/health/pharmacist-explains-how-tell-insect-32759649

Incredible close-up photos of bees inspire exhibition in Liverpool

07-May-24 – Sky News

https://news.sky.com/story/incredible-close-up-photos-of-bees-go-on-display-in-liverpool-13128191

Gardeners 'banned' from using weedkiller in garden in May or June after stark warning

04-May-24 – The Express

https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/garden/1894398/gardeners-weedkiller-ban-may-june

Gardeners ‘banned’ from getting rid of dandelions until July date after expert warning

30-Apr-24 – The Express

https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/garden/1893972/get-rid-dandelions-garden

Gardeners 'banned' from mowing lawns until July date after expert's stark warning

29-Apr-24 – The Express
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/garden/1893688/Gardeners-banned-mowing-lawns-July-date

'No Mow May' campaign: Why gardeners are being encouraged to let their grass grow

30-Apr-24 - ITV

https://www.itv.com/watch/news/no-mow-may-campaign-why-gardeners-are-being-encouraged-to-let-their-grass-grow/lvxynqg

‘Bug splat’ survey shows 78% decline in flying insects in two decades

24-Apr-24 – Shropshire Star

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2024/04/24/bug-splat-survey-shows-78-decline-in-flying-insects-in-two-decades/

Southern Water sets traps to catch Asian Hornet Queens in Kent and East Sussex

15-Apr-24 – Sussex Online News

Southern Water sets traps to catch Asian Hornet Queens in Kent and East Sussex

Heavy rainfall could lead to rise in food prices and bees potentially starving

12-Apr-24 – ITV

https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2024-04-12/heavy-rainfall-could-lead-to-rise-in-food-prices-and-starving-bees

Parliament approves rules to curb fraud in honey, promote higher fruit content in jams – (N.B. this is the European Parliament)

11-Apr-24 – EurActiv

Parliament approves rules to curb fraud in honey, promote higher fruit content in jams

Chris Packham on the Asian hornet: there are bigger enemies than these bovver buzzers

11-Apr-24 – The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/11/asian-hornet-chris-packham

Wetherspoons Warns Lemons And Limes ‘May Not Be Vegan’

10-Apr-24 – Plant Based News

Wetherspoons Warns Lemons And Limes ‘May Not Be Vegan’

First Asian hornets of 2024 caught in Guernsey

10-Apr-24 – Island FM

https://www.islandfm.com/news/guernsey/first-asian-hornets-of-2024-caught-in-guernsey/

In defence of wasps: a misunderstood insect with human-like qualities

07-Apr-24 – The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/07/in-defence-of-wasps-misunderstood-insect

In praise of bees: the Cupid of the flowering world

05-Apr-24 – The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/05/in-praise-of-bees-the-cupid-of-the-flowering-world

American Foulbrood found in Perthshire beehive

05-Apr-24 – Scottish Government

https://www.gov.scot/news/american-foulbrood-found-in-perthshire-beehive-2/

Can AI save honey bees from Asian hornets?

03-Apr-24 – ITV

https://www.itv.com/news/2024-04-03/can-ai-save-honey-bees-from-asian-hornets

ScotGov plan to 'eradicate' hornet threatening Honeybees

03-Apr-24 – The Herald Scotland

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24228127.scotgov-plan-eradicate-hornet-threatening-honeybees/

Asian hornet: pest-specific contingency plan

03-Apr-24 – Scottish Government

https://www.gov.scot/publications/pest-specific-contingency-plan-asian-hornet-vespa-velutina-nigrithorax/

Early warning system to track Asian hornets unveiled by UK researchers

03-Apr-24 – The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/03/early-warning-system-track-asian-hornets-university-of-exeter

Honey bees could help track microorganisms in cities, scientists say

30-Mar-24 – The Independent

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/honey-bees-tracking-city-microbes-b2310675.html