Deadly giant Asian Hornets that can 'kill with one sting' are spreading rapidly throughout Europe

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Deadly giant Asian Hornets that can 'kill with one sting' are heading to the UK.

“They were *accidentally* introduced to France from China in 2004 and they have been spreading rapidly throughout Europe ever since.”

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Deadly Asian Hornets that can 'kill with one sting' are heading to the UK

One attack could prove fatal to someone who is allergic to the insect's venom and their arrival is predicted to heap more misery on the Government with it costing millions to send them packing.

10th April 2020

The UK is bracing itself for an invasion of large Asian hornets with one sting enough to kill.

It will cost the country millions to get rid of the potentially deadly two-inch insects and have a devastating impact on the already-dwindling bee population.

Now experts are once again warning of what is ahead with research suggesting they could cost the UK £7.6million.

Asian hornets are similar to European hornets but they are not native to the UK.

They are large insects, originally from Southeast Asia, that prey on small creatures - especially bees.

Just one sting is enough to kill someone allergic to their venom and the Asian hornet is smaller than our native hornet.

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It could cost the UK £7.6million to get rid of them, research says

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The government have released some important information so the public can spot Asian hornets

They were accidentally introduced to France from China in 2004 and they have been spreading rapidly throughout Europe ever since.

Experts estimate the Asian hornet colonised most of France at a rate of 60 to 80 kilometres per year.

And the species has swiftly been invading other countries including Spain in 2010, Portugal and Belgium in 2011, Italy in 2012 and Germany in 2014.

The first invasive hornets made it to the UK in 2016.

Now French scientists have evaluated the estimated cost of the invasion to Europe.

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They could be seen by Government as a “significant threat to human health"

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One sting can kill - and we're powerless to stop them coming

Professor Franck Courchamp said: "In 2006, only two years after the hornet was first observed in France, three departments were already invaded and the cost of nest destruction was estimated at 408,000 euros.

"Since then, the estimated yearly costs have been increasing by about 450,000 euros each year, as the hornet keeps spreading and invades new departments.

“Definitely more actions need to be taken in order to handle harmful invasive species - one of the greatest threats to biodiversity and ecosystem functioning."

Nicola Spence, Chief Plant Health Officer, said: “By ensuring we are alerted to possible sightings as early as possible, we can take swift and effective action to stamp out the threat posed by Asian hornets.

“While the Asian hornet poses no greater risk to human health than a bee, we recognise the damage they can cause to honey bee colonies and other beneficial insects.

"Please continue to look out for any Asian hornets and if you think you’ve spotted one, report your sighting through the Asian hornet app or online.”

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Last year there were nine confirmed sightings in the UK

They analysed the negative impact on ecosystems and the global decline in pollination and honey production.

Attempts to control the invasion concentrate on destroying hornet nests and bait trapping.

But experts say these methods are not enough to completely eradicate the species.

Results estimated yearly cost at £10.5m for France, £8m for Italy and £7.6m for the UK.

In Japan and South Korea, the cost is said to be £17.2m and £10.5m respectively, while in the US it is £23.8m.

The study was published in the journal NeoBiota.

Asian hornet sightings in the UK should be reported using the Asian Hornet Watch app.

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[Nurzat]

Asian efficiency xD

[Dr_Maul]

Luckily they can't cross the ocean, I hope at least..

[Armenian Bishop]

Luckily they can't cross the ocean, I hope at least..

In December, 2019, Asian Giant Hornets (also known as Murder Hornets) arrived in the USA, deeply penetrating into the terrain of the Pacific Coast State of Washington. More swarms of Murder Hornets have been spotted in Washington this month of May. Murder Hornets can surpass a 2 inch length, and they're stinger is capable of penetrating a beekeeper's protective suit.

https://wgntv.com/news/trending/invasive-murder-hornet-spotted-in-the-us-for-the-first-time/

Just when you thought 2020 could not get any worse. Now we have giant hornets with freakish eyes and a venomous sting to add to this year’s list of worries.

[Armenian Bishop]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXCYoTFX3HM

[Armenian Bishop]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXO6mEttphc

[Chris596]

I can confirm this. Now they are even in Hungary. One week ago a friend of mine spotted a giant hornet in the northeastern part of the country (Borsod).

[Mortimer]

I don't want to be negative and ass but Corona and now murder hornets feels a bit like the plagues God send upon Egypt I pray that God forgives us and that we are saved

[Armenian Bishop]

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Washington state agricultural officials are asking beekeepers and residents to report any sightings of the giant hornets. But don't get too close. Its sting can penetrate a regular beekeeper's suit, and state scientists had to order special reinforced suits.

"Don't try to take them out yourself if you see them," said entomologist Chris Looney of the state Department of Agriculture. "If you get into them, run away, then call us! It is really important for us to know of every sighting, if we're going to have any hope of eradication."

[Armenian Bishop]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUpURG8dVLA


The Asian Giant Hornets [Murder Hornets] kill about 41 people each year. It's considered the deadliest of the hornet species. It's as thick as a thumb, and it's gan-like behavior makes it a ruthless predator.

[Luso]

The Mongols are invading!

[Armenian Bishop]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj0d_VJDiwg


87-year-old Chieko Kikuchi was being transferred to her home from a facility in the west of Japan. A worker, who was escorting the woman, tried to help but the swarm was too thick for her to get through. She called the nursing facility which sent a team to the scene. For nearly an hour the helpless elderly woman was stung over 150 times.


Vespa mandarinia is the world’s largest hornet. Also known as the Asian giant hornet [or Murder Hornet], this creature is roughly the size of a human thumb and possesses a stinger that’s upwards of 0.23 inches long. Its thorax is dark brown and its head is a light shade of orange. One feature that distinguishes Vespa mandarinia among other hornets is its pronounced clypeus, the broad plate at the front of its head. Additionally, the insect’s orange mandible contains a black tooth that’s used for digging.


In the fall of 2019, Asian giant hornets were confirmed for the first time in British Columbia when a nest was found in the city of Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island. The discovery of three Vespa mandarinia individuals is what led wildlife authorities to speculate about a potential nest. The find sparked concerns among local beekeepers since the hornets are known to decimate entire bee colonies. Nobody knows how the hornets had gotten to the island in the first place. Some specimens were kept in hopes of uncovering the mystery.


Finding a nest on Vancouver Island was definitely an anomaly as Asian giant hornets, much like their name implies, are endemic to the Asian continent. Countries known for their presence include China, Taiwan and southern parts of Russia. They’re also found throughout Indochina, in countries like India, Thailand, Nepal, Vietnam or Cambodia. Rural Japan is where Vespa mandarinia is most common, where it’s colloquially known as the “giant sparrow bee”. These hornets typically nest in lowland forests and low mountain foothills. The hornets will create their own tunnels, which are often an extension of those already dug by burrowing animals, such as snakes or rodents. Asian giant hornets are eusocial animals, with a queen, which is considerably larger than the others, drones and workers.


In October, 2019, Sanchai Phaoarun was taking a French couple on a guided tour of Chang Mai, in the north of Thailand. As they were trying to flee, Phaoarun tripped and fell to the ground. Phaoarun wasn’t so fortunate.


It’s the only social wasp species known to apply scent to a food source which will subsequently allow others in its nest to track it. A single hornet can travel about 60 miles in a single day at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour.
These hornets tend to be more active during the fall or at the time of their breeding season. They’re attracted to cologne or perfume. Stay away from nests. If you do get swarmed don’t run as they’ll most likely chase you. Crouch, cover your head and try not to move.


The 2013 incident in Shaanxi, China, is the most recent one involving large-scale Asian giant hornets. Over the summer and early fall, swarms descended upon unsuspecting farm workers and invaded schools full of children.

[TheMaestro]

We deserve this, especially those overpopulated shits subsaharans nigerians, Indians and Chinese. God is smart, and created karma.