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On 28th July the National Bee Unit (NBU) removed a secondary Asian hornet nest in Plymouth. Read More

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Sighting of Asian hornet near Chelmsford

National Bee Unit inspectors are carrying out enhanced surveillance near Chelmsford, in response to a compelling report of Asian hornet. Read More

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October 2021 – Asian hornet confirmed in the Ascot area of Berkshire

A beekeeper in the Ascot area of Berkshire filmed live insects near a hive, and photographed a dead Vespa velutina. Read More

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Smarter Rules for Safer Food

The NBU have published the new Official Controls Regulation (OCR) which will apply directly to the UK from 14th December 2019. Read More

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Starvation Alert

Beekeepers should continue to monitor their colonies throughout the winter… Read More

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The National Hive Count 2018

The 2018 Hive Count launches today (1st November)! Read More

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NBU Update – Asian Hornet found in Bury

The National Bee Unit has confirmed a sighting of a single Asian hornet in Lancashire. More information can be found in the Defra Press release: Read More

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NBU Update – High Mite Levels in Colonies

In some regions of the UK, colonies are starting to show symptoms of high levels of Varroa mites, for example wing deformities and perforated cappings. Read More

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