Asian hornet stings have led to the deaths of at least five people in France
Ten people have been stung by Asian hornets after they arrived on the UK mainland. The hornets have been found on the British island of Jersey for years, and this year have already attacked 10 people.
, with more victims in other European countries. The venom can cause people to go into anaphylactic shock. Victims can die within minutes of being attacked unless they receive urgent medical treatment.John de Carteret, head of the Jersey Asian Hornet swat squad, said: "After a record day for Asian Hornet Primary and/or Secondary nests yesterday their number stays at 77. The number of people confirmed as stung remains at ten.
"That's why we are working at speed to locate and investigate any nests in the area following the confirmed sightings in Kent. While the Asian hornet poses no greater risk to human health than other wasps or hornets, they can cause damage to honey bee colonies and other beneficial insects. Once the nest is large enough, the hornets will leave it and move to other areas, such as taller trees, where larger secondary nests can be built. People are being told to take care not to approach or disturb a nest but to photograph and follow any sole Asian hornets to help experts tracking flight paths leading them to nests which can be wiped out.
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