PennyGreen
2013-09-03 09:31:03 UTC
Hello All,
The GB Non-Native Species Secretariat has been in contact with ALERC
(Association for Local Environmental Record Centres) about raising
awareness for the Asian hornet Vespa velutina. Local recorders will have
an important role to play in the early detection of this potentially
damaging species. Below is some information about the species, along
with details of where to send records to for immediate impact, as well
as some links to more information. Laminated ID sheets and posters are
available on request. There are also photos of the species attached.
It would be appreciated if you could take note of this information, and
also raise it with your local recorders so that should the hornet
arrive, notification is given as quickly as possible.
Notes from NNSS
Have you seen this invader?
The Asian hornet is a large wasp which is poised to invade Britain. If
it gains a foothold it will be bad for honey bees, native insects and
pose a threat to human health. August and September are the months when
it is most likely to be seen. It is relatively easy to identify and also
makes large distinctive nests (often high up in trees). Government takes
this issue seriously and has drawn up a plan to try to eradicate this
species before it can establish in Britain. To do this, we need to find
out immediately if it is spotted in this country. If you think you have
seen this species please report your sighting straight away via the
Alert system: alert_nonnative at ceh.co.uk
Links to:
Alert Poster
https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/nonnativespecies/downloadDocument.cfm?i
d=859
ID sheet
https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/beebase/downloadDocument.cfm?id=698
Information sheet
https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/beebase/downloadDocument.cfm?id=402
All best wishes, Penny
Penny Green
BRC Manager
Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre
http://sxbrc.org.uk | 01273 497521
Sussex Wildlife Trust is a company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act. Registered in England, Company No. 698851. Registered Charity No. 207005. VAT Registration No. 191 305969. Registered Office: Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9SD. Telephone 01273 492630
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The GB Non-Native Species Secretariat has been in contact with ALERC
(Association for Local Environmental Record Centres) about raising
awareness for the Asian hornet Vespa velutina. Local recorders will have
an important role to play in the early detection of this potentially
damaging species. Below is some information about the species, along
with details of where to send records to for immediate impact, as well
as some links to more information. Laminated ID sheets and posters are
available on request. There are also photos of the species attached.
It would be appreciated if you could take note of this information, and
also raise it with your local recorders so that should the hornet
arrive, notification is given as quickly as possible.
Notes from NNSS
Have you seen this invader?
The Asian hornet is a large wasp which is poised to invade Britain. If
it gains a foothold it will be bad for honey bees, native insects and
pose a threat to human health. August and September are the months when
it is most likely to be seen. It is relatively easy to identify and also
makes large distinctive nests (often high up in trees). Government takes
this issue seriously and has drawn up a plan to try to eradicate this
species before it can establish in Britain. To do this, we need to find
out immediately if it is spotted in this country. If you think you have
seen this species please report your sighting straight away via the
Alert system: alert_nonnative at ceh.co.uk
Links to:
Alert Poster
https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/nonnativespecies/downloadDocument.cfm?i
d=859
ID sheet
https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/beebase/downloadDocument.cfm?id=698
Information sheet
https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/beebase/downloadDocument.cfm?id=402
All best wishes, Penny
Penny Green
BRC Manager
Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre
http://sxbrc.org.uk | 01273 497521
Sussex Wildlife Trust is a company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act. Registered in England, Company No. 698851. Registered Charity No. 207005. VAT Registration No. 191 305969. Registered Office: Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9SD. Telephone 01273 492630
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