UK beekeepers warn Asian hornets creating pollinator deserts, threaten food security

British beekeepers are urging a national awareness campaign as Asian hornets, an invasive species, spread across the UK, creating 'pollinator deserts' and threatening food security. The hornets, native to Southeast Asia, have been spreading since 2004, with warmer springs and summers likely boosting their numbers. The claim is based on expert warnings, but the extent of the impact on UK agriculture remains uncertain.