We use cookies to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing experience.

Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies.

Set cookie preferences

Your cookie preferences have been saved. You can change your cookie settings at any time.

Publication - Strategy/plan

Yellow-legged hornet: pest-specific contingency plan.

Published
3 April 2024
From
Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural
ISBN
9781835219713

This plan sets out the role of the Scottish Government in response to a suspected or confirmed incursion of the Yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax) within Scotland: the actions to be taken as well as governance, roles and responsibilities.

View supporting documents Supporting documents

Annex B Flowchart

A flowchart of the process to be followed from initial report of a potential sighting of an Asian hornet to determining whether an Asian hornet presence can be confirmed or negated and the processes to be followed depending on each outcome

Contact

Email: bees_mailbox@gov.scot

Back to top