Hunting the Asian hornet
The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is an invasive species that has been spreading rapidly across Europe in recent years.
The hornet is native to Southeast Asia and was first introduced to Europe in 2004.
Since then, it has spread to 12 countries, including France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Germany.
The Asian hornet is a large insect, with a body length of up to 3 cm. It has a black and yellow abdomen, and its wings are edged with black.
The hornet is a predator of other insects, and it can be a threat to honeybees and other pollinators.
The Asian hornet is a social insect, and it lives in colonies of up to 10,000 individuals.
The colony is typically located in a tree or shrub, and it is made up of a single queen, several workers, and a number of males.
The queen is responsible for laying eggs, and the workers are responsible for foraging for food and caring for the young.
The males are responsible for mating with the queen.
The Asian hornet is a venomous insect, and its sting can be painful.
The venom is not typically fatal to humans, but it can cause anaphylaxis in some people.
The hornet is also known to be aggressive, and it will often attack people who come near its nest.
In some cases, the hornet can even be fatal to small animals.
There are a number of things that can be done to control the spread of the Asian hornet.
One important step is to destroy any nests that are found.
This can be done by using a pesticide or by burning the nest.
It is also important to remove any sources of food for the hornet, such as fallen fruit or garbage.
Finally, it is important to educate people about the Asian hornet and the dangers it poses.
