Asturias has captured over 111,000 Asian hornet queens this spring, according to RTPA on…

Asturias has captured over 111,000 Asian hornet queens this spring, according to RTPA on October 1, 2026. Beekeepers in Rozaes, Villaviciosa, are raising concerns about the increasing number of nests, which are damaging crops and posing risks to people and livestock. A large nest near the Rozaes church exemplifies the growing issue in the area.

Local beekeepers report a significant rise in hornet populations and are urging for urgent action, as stated by Juan Luis Poladura, president of the Asturias Beekeepers' Defense Association. The hornets are consuming fruit before it can be harvested, impacting vendors like Teresa Alonso, who claims she is losing a substantial portion of her yield.