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First ever Asian hornet nest found in Malaga province: Race against time to destroy it

The Asian hornet first arrived in Spain in 2010 via France, the first European country where it was recorded.

Laurence Dollimore
A recorded sighting made by expert Eduardo Saez in Malaga in August
The first ever Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) nest has been discovered in Malaga province. The nest was located in the Pinos de Alhaurin residential area, in the town of Alhaurin de la Torre. This invasive wasp species, originally from Asia, h

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ByLaurence Dollimore
Laurence Dollimore has been covering news in Spain for almost a decade. The London-born expat is NCTJ-trained and has a Gold Star Diploma in Multimedia Journalism from the prestigious News Associates. Laurence has reported from Spain for some of the UK's biggest titles, including MailOnline, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Sun and the Sun Online. He also has a Master's Degree in International Relations from Queen Mary University London.
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