As of 5 November, the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s National Bee Unit (NBU) has recorded 235 YLH sightings and 90 confirmed nests in 2026.
The nests confirmed since the last update are recorded in the following locations:
Kent
• Stalisfield Green (primary)
• Sturry (secondary)
All nests have been destroyed.
A small number of sightings continue to be monitored by the NBU at locations across Greater London and Kent, Local beekeepers and Yellow-legged hornet teams also continue local monitoring.
