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.
Jones, E., Wodring, M., Jones, B. and Kaye, J. (2026) Genetic analysis of Asian hornet samples from Ireland 2025: Determining nest relatedness and genetic origins for the 2025 Asian hornet incursion in Ireland to predict risk and inform future management actions. 27 February.	This report relates to the genetic analysis of the Asian Hornet nests found in both Ireland and Northern Ireland during 2025
Response to the Asian hornet 2025: Lessons and next steps.	A review of Ireland's response to the Asian hornet incursion in 2025.
National Biodiversity Data Centre. (2026). The rapid response model for Asian hornet in Ireland: A strategic approach. Prepared for the National Parks and Wildlife Service by the National Biodiversity Data Centre.	"The rapid response model for Asian hornet in Ireland” outlines a risk-based national framework for the early detection and eradication of this invasive species.