It is assumed that the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) will again appear in Gloucestershire. The role of the county AHAT is to coordinate the efforts to share any reports and confirm any Asian hornet sightings including the collection of photographs or samples.
Asian hornet (Vespa velutina)
Once the National Bee Unit (NBU) of DEFRA has been informed, they will then take charge of the operation to find and destroy the nest. Under their direction AHATs may be invited to help find it.
Mike Forster is the County AHAT Coordinator and each GBKA branch has an AHAT lead indicated below :
| Branch | Contact |
| Cheltenham & Gloucester | Mike Forster |
| Cirencester & District | Denis Flavel |
| Dean Forest | Graham Pugh |
| Newent | John Whitaker |
| North Cotswolds | Sarah Foulkes |
| Stroud | Peter Lead |
| South Cotswolds | TBC |