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Published 07 Nov 2024

Rapid response to Vespa velutina Yellow legged hornet in Scotland

Scottish Natural Heritage · Scotland

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Control is only likely to be required between April and November, a rapid response is required, successful destruction within 5 days of notification. Yellow legged hornet nests are often at significant height often more than 10 meters in the canopy of trees, they will actively defend a nest so safe methods of working at height while sufficiently protected from stings and control treatments. Ideally the nests should be treated in the evening as Yellow legged hornets do not fly at night.

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