EPISODE · Sep 19, 2023 · 17 MIN
Will our bees survive the Asian hornet invasion?
from Science Weekly · host The Guardian
Asian hornets have been spotted in the UK in record numbers this year, sparking concern about what their presence could mean for our native insects, and in particular bee populations. Madeleine Finlay speaks to ecologist Prof Juliet Osborne about why this species of hornet is so voracious, how European beekeepers have been impacted by their arrival, and how scientists and the government are attempting to prevent them from becoming established here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
What this episode covers
Asian hornets have been spotted in the UK in record numbers this year, sparking concern about what their presence could mean for our native insects, and in particular bee populations. Madeleine Finlay speaks to ecologist Prof Juliet Osborne about why this species of hornet is so voracious, how European beekeepers have been impacted by their arrival, and how scientists and the government are attempting to prevent them from becoming established here. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sciencepod">theguardian.com/sciencepod</a>
NOW PLAYING
Will our bees survive the Asian hornet invasion?
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Apr 21, 2026 ·13m
Apr 19, 2026 ·16m
Apr 17, 2026 ·13m
Apr 13, 2026 ·11m
Apr 11, 2026 ·16m