Biodiversity Officers Concerned About Invasive Species

This comes as the Asian hornet is coming to Ireland.

More public awareness is needed to stop the spread of invasive species in Ireland.

Biodiversity officers are voicing concerns over the Asian hornet coming to Ireland, as it preys on honeybees.

It also poses a risk to humans, as its stings can lead to a severe allergic reaction in rare cases.

Ricky Whelan, Biodiversity Officer, Offaly County Council says they can fly long distances over water or sneak into crates at ports, with experts saying stronger inspections at ports are needed:

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