As of 13th November, 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 541 sightings in 2025.
Since the last update, one more nest has been discovered in Etchingham, East Sussex. This nest has been destroyed and will be removed.
As of 13th November, 159 confirmed nests have been found in 2025.
The NBU continue to respond to credible sightings that are reported.
