Deadly hornet swarm headed for Britain; Ireland safe for now

A swarm of Asian predatory wasps is set to invade Britain according to media reports.

Thu, 17 Apr, 2014 - 15:02

Shaun Cronin

A swarm of Asian predatory wasps is set to invade Britain according to media reports.

Experts have said the hornets are making their way towards southern parts of England after arriving in France, believed to be in boxes of Chinese pottery, in 2005.

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