Asian giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia) are the largest social wasp in the world and have been given the dramatic name of ‘murder hornet’ in the media due to their ability to raid beehives and ...

The Asian hornet is said to possess one of the most unpleasant stings known to man. Well Pharmacy’s George Sandhu advises on how to treat a sting from an Asian hornet.

Anyone suffering immediate shortness of breath after contact with an Asian hornet or any insect must call 999, while Brits worried about bug bites and stings can go direct to their local pharmacy.

Asian giant hornets can't be accurately described by their popular murderous nickname, but it still makes sense to want to avoid them. Their stings are described as extremely painful, like being ...