Asian hornets detected in Hythe, Millbrook, Romsey, and Hedge End

Asian hornet nests have been discovered in various locations throughout Hampshire, including Hythe, Millbrook, Romsey, and Hedge End, prompting a warning from local beekeeper Simon Noble. As the head beekeeper of The Noble Bee, which manages over 100 hives in the New Forest, he emphasizes that autumn poses the greatest risk to honeybee colonies, as Asian hornets prey on them, particularly near hive entrances as bees prepare for winter. A nest has also been located in West Cowes on the Isle of Wight, indicating the threat is closer than before.