As of 30th October, the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s National Bee Unit (NBU) informed us that they have received further credible reports of YLH’s. This means that currently there has been a total of 530 sightings in 2025.
Since the last update, 2 more nests have been discovered.
Kent
Womenswold
St Margaret’s Bay
As of 30th October, 157 confirmed nests have been found this year.
On 31st October, the enhanced contingency response will be scaled back, however, the NBU will continue to respond to credible sightings that are reported. Going forward, formal updates will be shared by exception if a nest is found rather than on a regular weekly basis.
