An Asian hornet nest has been located in a sycamore tree in Cork city following a hunt by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). The nest was located close to where an Asian hornet was discovered earlier this month. That sighting and capture was the second confirmed identification of an Asian hornet in Ireland. The Asian hornet poses a significant threat to biodiversity in Ireland, and a single nest can devastate honeybee populations, but it does not pose a significant public health ris

175K views · 2.7K reactions | The NPWS has completed the safe removal of the first Asian hornet nest from a site in Cork city. The neutralised nest was about the size of a large beach ball. It has now been handed over to scientists at the National Museum of Ireland for analysis. The NPWS-led taskforce, the Asian Hornet Management Group, says it is continuing to investigate further sightings. Link in bio  #hornet #asianhornet #invasivespecies #insect #cork | RTÉ News | Facebook

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