The hornets, otherwise known as Asian giant hornets, have enormous stingers that can easily penetrate most beekeeping suits, according to experts from Washington State University (WSU). Worryingly, a single sting can deliver nearly seven times the amount of venom as a honey bee, while the Asian hornets are known to sting multiple times. If you spot what you think is a murder hornet, do not try to remove the nest yourself. The UK government website added: "Please include information on location, date and number of Asian hornets you have seen. Please also include a photo if you can to help our experts identify the insect."

Source: Daily Mirror May 13, 2020 07:38 UTC