Yorkshire YLAH Action Team

Preparing a coordinated Yorkshire-wide response to the Yellow-legged Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax).

This site will shortly provide guidance, resources and local coordination to support beekeepers and communities across Yorkshire.

What’s coming Report a Sighting Identification guidance

Get Involved

You can support monitoring across Yorkshire by learning how to spot hornets and registering as a volunteer watcher.

Watch How to Get Involved Register as a Watcher

What this site will provide

  • Clear identification guidance
  • Monitoring strategies for Yorkshire
  • Advice for beekeepers and volunteers
  • Awareness materials and outreach support
  • Coordination across local groups

What you can do now

  • Learn how to identify the hornet correctly
  • Encourage reporting with clear photos
  • Raise awareness locally
  • Prepare for coordinated monitoring