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Malta’s Beekeepers Warn Asian Hornet Crisis Is Putting Local Bees At Risk
Beekeepers say the Asian hornet problem has escalated for years without meaningful action, warning that bee colonies, honey production and wider pollination are all at risk.
Malta's beekeeping community is raising the alarm over what it describes as an escalating Asian hornet problem, warning that the threat goes far beyond honey production.
Beekeepers say a single Asian hornet can kill up to 50 bees a day, while nests continue to spread across affected areas.
Members of the sector claim they have spent years raising the issue with authorities and calling for measures including a reporting app, changes to organic waste collection and greater public awareness, but say many of the promised measures never materialised.
They also say some beekeepers have been forced to abandon the practice altogether after losing their colonies, while residents in affected areas have reported keeping windows shut to prevent hornets entering their homes and cars.
The concern extends to Malta's wider agricultural sector, with bees playing a crucial role in pollination.
Beekeepers are now asking a simple question: who is responsible for tackling the problem, and when will action replace promises?
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