20/10/2025
First Asian Hornet Nest In NI Located And Destroyed In Dundonald
An Asian Hornet nest has been located and destroyed in the Dundonald area of east Belfast.
The nest was found close to the location of the first reported sitting on 10 October.
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has now completed the safe and controlled removal of the nest.
The operation was led by NIEA officers (Invasive Non-Native Species Team), using the services of a suitably trained pest control company, with advice provided by the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and on the ground support from an official from the National Biodiversity Data Centre in Waterford through the Shared Island Biosecurity and Invasive Species Initiative.
This is the first occurrence of such a nest in Northern Ireland.
Surveillance will continue in the area to monitor any Asian Hornet activity.
The nest was found close to the location of the first reported sitting on 10 October.
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has now completed the safe and controlled removal of the nest.
This is the first occurrence of such a nest in Northern Ireland.
Surveillance will continue in the area to monitor any Asian Hornet activity.
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