Asian Hornet Presentation at National Honey Show

[fian]

why?

Sorry I said Devon and I meant Kent.
https://www.nationalbeeunit.com/about-us/beekeeping-news/2023-asian-hornet-rolling-updates/72 nests in 56 locations with the majority in Kent.

 

[Karol]

Velutina nests removed in Galicia
2013. 17
2014. 941
2015. 5.045
2016. 8.496
2017. 23.791
2018. 26.006
2019. 22.023
2020. 16.760
2021. 17.857
2022. 22.223
2023. 29.229
This year's data corresponds to December 1.
We will see how the UK goes next year but the NBU should activate a very specific protocol in the Devon area.

Sure looks like trapping has made an impact.

 

[ericbeaumont]

Happily there are countless threads here where the law doesn't apply

Godwin's Law is unavoidable.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/God...t for Godwin's,Nazis or Hitler approaches 1."

 

[Erichalfbee]

Godwin's Law is unavoidable.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/God...t for Godwin's,Nazis or Hitler approaches 1."

I'd hazard that "What did you do in the apiary" might have avoided it ....but I won't check

 

[Erichalfbee]

Velutina nests removed in Galicia
2013. 17
2014. 941
2015. 5.045
2016. 8.496
2017. 23.791
2018. 26.006
2019. 22.023
2020. 16.760
2021. 17.857
2022. 22.223
2023. 29.229
This year's data corresponds to December 1.
We will see how the UK goes next year but the NBU should activate a very specific protocol in the Devon area.

Early days in Jersey

2019 83
2020 38
2021 63
2022 174
2023 335

 

[fian]

Early days in Jersey

2019 83
2020 38
2021 63
2022 174
2023 335

Ratio of nests in the coastal area of Galicia 1.7 nests per km2. Given that Jersey has 116 km2, the ratio on the island is 2.8 in consolidated conditions and less than 0.5 in exit conditions. If we take into account the nests recorded in Folkestone, this value is very close to being considered a starting point of the invasion with winter survival of queens, far from considering only continental fliers.
I wish I were not right, but I reiterate that the NBU must activate a special protocol throughout the entire county of Kent.

 

[OldFarm]

Velutina nests removed in Galicia
2013. 17
2014. 941
2015. 5.045
2016. 8.496
2017. 23.791
2018. 26.006
2019. 22.023
2020. 16.760
2021. 17.857
2022. 22.223
2023. 29.229
This year's data corresponds to December 1.
We will see how the UK goes next year but the NBU should activate a very specific protocol in the Devon area.

That's scary. Where did you get these numbers? What has been the AH policy there?

 

[Mint Bee]

Ratio of nests in the coastal area of Galicia 1.7 nests per km2. Given that Jersey has 116 km2, the ratio on the island is 2.8 in consolidated conditions and less than 0.5 in exit conditions. If we take into account the nests recorded in Folkestone, this value is very close to being considered a starting point of the invasion with winter survival of queens, far from considering only continental fliers.
I wish I were not right, but I reiterate that the NBU must activate a special protocol throughout the entire county of Kent.

We have two Hopes of a NBU special protocol; and one is Bob

 

[ericbeaumont]

the NBU must activate a special protocol throughout the entire county of Kent.

Although DEFRA may surpise in the Spring, wake up to the wider consequences of pollinator decline due to AH, and come up with a rapid, funded strategy, the gestation of Govt. decision-making is so painfully lethargic that we will lose the race, beaten easily by the ability and determination of AH to get on with the job as rapidly as it can.

 

[Dodge]

The AHAT rep for our branch was talking last night. It appears that the BBKA posters are causing some issues in the West Midlands. The local authority parks department does not like the word "Asian" as it may be offensive trembles of the community.

Apparently the BBKA are looking into it

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Apparently the BBKA are looking into it

we can rest easy then

 

[fian]

That's scary. Where did you get these numbers? What has been the AH policy there?

These are the data issued by the Galician agricultural service (public entity that manages and controls the environment and the terrestrial primary productive sector). Through one of their subsidiaries and in collaboration with local protection services and firefighters, they are responsible for the removal and elimination of Vespa Velutina nests. Starting in March, all municipalities make trapping stations and liquid available to users who request it. This, together with the removal of nests, constitutes the two widespread initiatives of the administration. Then there are other measures aimed at protecting hives by beekeepers.

 

[Phill16359]

As there are many Asian Hornets it may be better to call it by it’s real name The yellow legged hornet Vespa Velutina

 

[JamezF]

As there are many Asian Hornets it may be better to call it by it’s real name The yellow legged hornet Vespa Velutina

That's probably equally offensive, yellow sometimes being a colour associated with people from some parts of Asia.

James

 

[Dodge]

That's probably equally offensive, yellow sometimes being a colour associated with people from some parts of Asia.

James

That's what I immediately thought when it's was mentioned at the branch meeting.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

That's probably equally offensive, yellow sometimes being a colour associated with people from some parts of Asia.

James

That's what I immediately thought when it's was mentioned at the branch meeting.

rather ridiculous conclusion really. And as there is so much confusion between crabro, vulgaris and soo on, a name which describes one of it's most obvious features, to me is a lot more logical and helpful to the general public

 

[Dodge]

rather ridiculous conclusion really. And as there is so much confusion between crabro, vulgaris and soo on, a name which describes one of it's most obvious features, to me is a lot more logical and helpful to the general public

You missinderstamd me. I was agreeing that calling it yellow legged would still cause an issue with members of society who find almost anything offensive amd usually on somewhere persons behalf rather than their own or misinterpret corporate / governmental guidance.

Personally I think the yellow legged description is the best as it's accurately descriptive and would lessen confusion. I have no offence with the description.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Personally I think the yellow legged description is the best as it's accurately descriptive and would lessen confusion. I have no offence with the description.

I doubt anyone would to be honest, but I'm sure the Daily Mail types who would convince themselves that some are offended by the description
Probably the same ones that maintain that the word Christmas is now banned

 

[JamezF]

I doubt anyone would to be honest, but I'm sure the Daily Mail types who would convince themselves that some are offended by the description

As they appear to be doing already.

James

 

[Dodge]

As they appear to be doing already.

James

Birmingham had a fad 15 odd years ago calling the holiday Winterval but they sore sense.