So far in 2023 there have been 54 Asian hornet nests found in 44 locations.
Kent
This week following active operations in Dover and Maidstone the NBU were able to locate a nest in both locations. The nest in Dover has been destroyed while the nest in Maidstone is due to be destroyed next week.
North Yorkshire
Active operations led to the finding of a nest in Yarm today, it should be destroyed and removed next week.