Beekeepers in northern Morocco are concerned about the increasing number of Oriental hornet…

Beekeepers in northern Morocco are concerned about the increasing number of Oriental hornet nests. The National Union of Beekeeping Professionals calls for swift action and a national plan to curb its spread. The Oriental hornet is advancing in this region, with nearly daily reports of its growing presence near apiaries.

The latest alert was on September 29, when the president of the Union of Beekeepers’ Cooperatives of Tétouan reported a significant rise in nests and their geographic expansion. This development raises concerns about potential damage to apiaries and the increasing difficulty of controlling the insect if it continues to spread.