Today’s briefing confirmed the safe and total removal of the Asian Hornet nest in Cork city. Monitoring continues on the site to ensure capture of any remaining hornets that might not have been in the nest at the time of removal. We understand that individuals from the removed nest could remain in the environs for […]
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Official Asian Hornet update here from the NBDC Invasive Species Team Lead. Many thanks for your time yesterday and for your continued support of our efforts to ensure Ireland remains free of the Asian Hornet. All organisations involved are committed to eradicating this invasive species from our shores. Media reports We are aware of media […]
The threat of the Asian Hornet has reached Ireland, with two confirmed sightings in Cork City, one on 31st July and another on 5th August 2025. The Irish Beekeepers Association (IBA) can confirm that action is underway to locate and destroy any nests, with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) actively working in the […]