Written question asked by Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 November 2025 (named day). It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Hornets: Pest Control
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to eradicate the Yellow-legged Asian hornet.
- Answer
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Defra is continuing to follow an eradication strategy against Yellow Legged Hornet (also known as Asian Hornet) to prevent this invasive non-native species from establishing in GB. Contingency action is delivered by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). As of 23 October 2025, the APHA have found and destroyed a total of 155 Yellow Legged Hornet nests.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 86355
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Pest control Hornets
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- 2025-11-06 11:33:51 +0000
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