Large Asian Hornet Nests Found hanging from ceiling of UK home promoting fresh warnings

Britain's Asian Hornet nest" has been found hanging from a ceiling amid fears a new killer bug invasion is just days away. The huge nest has been discovered in a Channel Islands home as experts issued warnings to the public the problem is spreading.

Introduction to the British Isles. The first entry point for Asian hornets into Europe was in the south of France, where they are believed to have arrived inside a nest hidden aboard a ship. Since then, the species has gradually spread across Europe, including the United Kingdom. The Channel Islands, including St Brelades, are particularly susceptible to the presence of Asian hornets due to their proximity to mainland Europe. The most common places they can be found are: Houses and buildings. Nests in trees and shrubs. In orchards. Anywhere that they can find a warm place to hide during the winter months. In case you stumble upon an Asian hornet nest, there are some thing to have in mind since they can get extremely aggressive in case their habitat is disturbed.