Technical publications

This page provides links to technical and scientific publications related to Ireland’s response to the Asian hornet.

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O’Hanlon, A. (2026). Report on the analysis of the first Asian Hornet nests found in Ireland. National Museum of Ireland – Natural History, Merrion Street, Dublin 2	The aims of the analysis were to: (1) describe the structure and demographics of the first Irish V. velutina colonies, (2) determine whether the nests may have produced reproductively viable hornets before they were destroyed and (3) prepare samples for genetic analysis.