Author: Richard Skinner

  • National Honey Show – Chat with Alan Baxter (Yellow Legged Asian Hornet)

    The National Honey Show took place in October 2024. Alan Baxter, a Trustee for the Hampshire Beekeepers Association and the Asian Hornet Coordinator for the county, was interviewed at the event. He discussed the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet during his interview.

  • Grave incident in Southampton cemetery, is it the Asian Hornet’s favourite haunt?

    “T’was a dark and stormy day when strangely clad figures moved mysteriously amidst the tombstones…..” Great day today working with National Bee Unit Inspector Dan Etheridge and tree climbers to remove an Asian Hornet nest in the most awkward position in an old cemetery. High in a tree with masses…