Kate Wilson, Head of the National Bee Unit, urges the public: 'Please continue to be vigilant for any Asian hornets and if you think you've spotted one, report your sighting through the Asian hornet app.' This call to action emphasizes the importance of public participation in monitoring and reporting sightings of invasive species, which can be crucial in preventing their establishment.
Professor Helen Roy, an ecologist at UKCEH, emphasizes that while the discovery of overwintering queens is concerning, there is still time to halt the invasion. She states, 'Evidence of overwintering yellow-legged hornet queens is concerning, but that doesn't necessarily mean we have an established population yet.' This perspective reflects the urgency yet tempered hope in combating invasive pests.
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