European hornets, known for their extremely painful stings, have invaded the UK due to climate change. Experts say the wind in August carries fruit seeds and the smell attracts wasps.
Experts interviewed by The Mirror explained that European hornets are “much more ill-tempered” than common hornets and that the sting is more painful.
“There are about 220 billion German yellow hornets – which are larger than common hornets but smaller than hornets – in the UK, and about 260 billion common hornets,” the paper explains.
June’s bee invasion resulted from a 30°C heat wave, experts reckon, combined with a combination of factors to create a “sweet spot” for the “swarming season” in particular this year.
Natalie Bunge of the British Pest Control Association (PBCA) told The Mirror that wasps are “desperate for a sugar fix”. He said: “Once the queen stops producing eggs, the worker force has nothing to do but forage for fruit and fermented sugars. You’d expect the wasps to drink quickly and be very aggressive and stingy.”
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