Should I be worried about the Asian hornet's arrival in Northern Ireland?
It's a question many are asking after the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) confirmed the first sighting of the species in Dundonald on Monday. Further sightings of the species were confirmed two days later and, by Saturday, a nest had been located and removed in the same area.
Environment Minister Andrew Muir has encouraged the public to "remain vigilant" as "there could be more out there".
Asian hornets pose no greater threat to humans than native hornets, however they do pose a bigger threat to native insects and have raised concerns among beekeepers and environmentalists.
Tom Williamson, a former senior bee inspector for Northern Ireland, said if the nest was releasing queens, that could be a "worry" next spring.
