Invasive Asian Hornet Nest Located in Cork
The invasive species can consume about 11 kilograms of pollinating insects a season, and monitoring will continue to check for more nests.
4 Articles
4 Articles
Conservationists in Ireland used a clever trick to find an Asian hornet nest near Ringaskiddy, County Cork, on October 2, 2026. They attached a tiny radio transmitter to a pair of the captured insects and tracked their flight back to the nest, which will be destroyed.
Asian hornet nest in Cork located after intensive search
An Asian hornet nest has been located in Cork after an intensive search and investigation. Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan has confirmed that an operation led by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has successfully located the Asian hornet nest near Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. The discovery follows reports of the Asian hornet in the area over the past week and is a step forward in efforts to …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
